Joelinton
29-Year-Old
Newcastle United
Premier
GTD
Injury Groin
Est. Return 2/18/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Joelinton had a few fights with injury in the 2024/25 campaign, but he started 29 matches, 14 more than the prior campaign. His physical play leads to a lot of bumps and bruises, which often leads to an absence or two throughout the season. He's never had crazy attacking numbers despite coming to Newcastle as more of a forward, but as seen in his four goals and three assists last season, he's always around to find production from the left side. It seems doubtful he'll keep his fitness for an entire campaign with Champions League to worry about, but his versatility means he's a lock to start in most games when healthy, keeping his floor fairly solid.
Option for Wednesday
Joelinton (groin) is an option for Wednesday's match against Qarabag, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Joelinton's back in the squad so that's a great boost for us. He's such an important player, such a big presence within our squad, such a real leader. He trained yesterday and trained well, and felt really good."
ANALYSIS
Joelinton is going to return to the team sheet for UCL action after nursing a groin injury, a massive return to an injured midfield unit. The Brazilian will likely be slated to start immediately, as he is a regular starter normally, already without Bruno Guimaraes (hamstring). With two goal contributions in UCL play this season, he will look to take advantage of his return, hoping to prosper in the first leg against a oppenet they should beat on paper.
Joelinton is going to return to the team sheet for UCL action after nursing a groin injury, a massive return to an injured midfield unit. The Brazilian will likely be slated to start immediately, as he is a regular starter normally, already without Bruno Guimaraes (hamstring). With two goal contributions in UCL play this season, he will look to take advantage of his return, hoping to prosper in the first leg against a oppenet they should beat on paper.
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Nearing return
Joelinton (groin) is nearing a return to action, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Joelinton's doing really well. I don't think he'll make this game, but he's not going to be too far away beyond this game. He's desperate to be back involved, as he normally is, but that's a great sign for us - that means he's feeling good about his body, and he's very positive."
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Remains out
Joelinton (groin) remains out for Tuesday's clash against Tottenham, coach Eddie How said in the press conference. "He won't make this game."
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Remains out for several weeks
Joelinton (groin) traveled to Barcelona to receive an injection in his groin and is set to miss several weeks, not months, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "He flew on to Barcelona after the game to get an injection in his groin. It was good news. The specialist feels he only needs one injection and that means his return could be quite quick and we're looking at weeks, not months. Unsure of the exact date yet, but it's positive news."
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Likely out a few weeks
Joelinton (groin) is set to miss a few weeks with his injury, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Joe won't make the game. He has had a scan, we don't think it is a bad injury, but we think he will be out for a few weeks. He will miss a few games."
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Exits after halftime
Joelinton was forced off in the 48th minute of Sunday's match against Aston Villa due to an apparent groin injury, according to manager Eddie Howe, per Craig Hope of The Daily Mail. "It looks like a groin problem for Joe."
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Could leave Newcastle soon
Joelinton could leave Newcastle United in the January transfer window, according to TEAMTalk.
ANALYSIS
Joelinton has been a consistent midfield presence for Newcastle United alongside Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. However, teams in the Saudi Pro League are keen on making a move for the Brazilian playmaker. Depending on the offer, Newcastle could consider the departure of the Brazil international.
Joelinton has been a consistent midfield presence for Newcastle United alongside Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. However, teams in the Saudi Pro League are keen on making a move for the Brazilian playmaker. Depending on the offer, Newcastle could consider the departure of the Brazil international.