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How Javier Manquillo could be a very important asset for Newcastle United this season

By Mark Murphy Modified 08 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Liverpool v Newcastle United - Premier League At the start of the season, it looked unlikely that Newcastle United full-back Javier Manquillo would get much of a sniff of first-team football in the new campaign. However, an injury to right-back Emil Krafth could be a big opportunity for the Spaniard. Following an injury against Tranmere Rovers in the League Cup last week, Krafth took to Instagram to address that he’d suffered a knee injury. Magpies boss Eddie Howe stated in a press conference (per Newcastle’s Twitter account) ahead of the clash against Liverpool last week that the Swede suffered a knee injury. He also added that the right-back would be ruled out for ‘six to nine months.’ Newcastle United FC@NUFCEddie Howe on Emil Krafth:

"It's an ACL injury. He's not been operated on yet so it's difficult to give a firm date but it's going to be six to nine months. A long time out which is a huge blow to us."109050Eddie Howe on Emil Krafth:"It's an ACL injury. He's not been operated on yet so it's difficult to give a firm date but it's going to be six to nine months. A long time out which is a huge blow to us." https://t.co/NDhxcQvq96 This is a big opportunity for Manquillo to work his way back up the pecking order. Whilst Kieran Trippier was out injured last season, Krafth established himself as the second-choice right-back. Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United - Premier League Both Manquillo and Trippier sustained injuries in a 1-0 win over Aston Villa last season back in February. The former returned to fitness sooner than his English counterpart. However, by this point Krafth had established himself as the go-to right-back after Trippier. A number of strong performances swayed the opinions of some Toon fans, who thought he wasn’t up to scratch. But now it’s Manquillo who has the opportunity to cement himself as an important squad player for Newcastle.

Javier Manquillo offers Newcastle versatility and experience

The full-back has been with the club since 2017 when then-manager Rafa Benitez signed him for an undisclosed fee from Atletico Madrid. Javier Manquillo@javiermanquilloI'm really happy to sign for @NUFC. Can't wait to start this season. #NUFC3014611I'm really happy to sign for @NUFC. Can't wait to start this season. #NUFC https://t.co/3OtN326eVJ It took a while for him to make much of an impact. However, in the last couple of years or so, the Spaniard has been a name that calms the nerves when he’s on the team sheet. Additionally, he can operate as either a right-back or a left-back. Newcastle do already have Matt Targett, Paul Dummett and Jamal Lewis who can play on the left hand side of the backline, but should a massive injury crisis strike, Manquillo could do a job there. Newcastle bought him from Atletico Madrid (with loan spells at Liverpool, Marseille and Sunderland). So, he’s player who has played against some top players. Manquillo could well be called upon by Eddie Howe. Newcastle are through to the next round of the League Cup and could well use some cover at right-back should first-choice Kieran Trippier be injured or need a rest due to fixture congestion. Leeds United v Newcastle United - Premier League His mazy run against Leeds United back in January of last season won the Magpies a free-kick on the edge of the box. Jonjo Shelvey blasted it home to give his side all three points that day in an important win at Elland Road. The aim this season, however, is different. Howe’s side will be aiming to be the best of the rest and target a spot just outside the top six. Manquillo could be called upon to play an important but possibly underrated role as they hunt for European football. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Manas Mitul × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी