Newcastle United have been dealt a huge injury blow after Anthony Gordon was forced off against Athletic Club in the Champions League clash at St. James' Park.

The Magpies winger was seen clutching his hip throughout the first-half before being withdrawn by Eddie Howe in 41st minute and replaced by Jacob Murphy.

The England international had blazed an effort over the bar before going down and receiving treatment.

Gordon had struggled with problems in his hip during Newcastle's 3-1 defeat to West Ham United at the London Stadium at the weekend and was also substituted in that game at half-time.

In his post-match press conference after the Hammers defeat, Eddie Howe said: "Anthony was feeling his hip slightly. There were some tactical changes there as well to try and get a different feeling on the pitch."

The winger was clearly struggling with the same injury problem and would leave the field prior to the half-time interval.

Newcastle had a 1-0 lead at the break thanks to a brilliant header from Dan Burn, curling in a fantastic effort following a Kieran Trippier free-kick after just 11 minutes.

The Magpies had a number of oportunities to extend their lead with Joelinton...