LuaLua out of Asia Cup


By Matthew Jones
July 19 2003

LuaLua will not be travelling or competing in this years Asia Cup. He has been withdrawn from the Newcastle squad, following days of training and several international matches for Congo. Newcastle United striker Lomana LuaLua has been withdrawn from the Newcastle squad which will be competing in the the FA Premier League Asia Cup in Malaysia.

"LuaLua was still playing competitive football as recently as 6 July and he only has four days' training under his belt," said Robson. "Not surprisingly, he is feeling a bit weary and the last thing he wants is a 13-hour plane journey on Sunday and a similar one when we come home.

"With our fitness coach, Paul Winsper, I have had a chat with him and told him that it was in the best interests of both himself and the club that he stayed behind when we fly out on Sunday.

"Obviously, he is disappointed at missing out on our first games, but he fully understands and accepts the situation.

"So he will stay behind and work with our reserves coach Tommy Craig and have the odd game when we are away."

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