Newcastle has been handed a major injury scare just before the start of the new Premier League season, with Anthony Gordon being forced off during its friendly against Atletico Madrid.

The former Everton forward was playing up front for the Magpies as Alexander Isak continues to be kept away from the squad amid his transfer saga with Liverpool.

With the new league campaign just a week away now, Gordon looked to be the favorite to lead the line for Eddie Howe's side in their opener against Aston Villa.

That is in serious doubt now, with Gordon having been forced off during Saturday's friendly against Atletico - and that could have further implications for Liverpool and Isak.

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