Woodgate and Bellamy in Fitness Battle


By Matthew Jones
August 26 2003

As Newcastle prepare for the Champions League clash against Partizan Belgrade, striker Craig Bellamy is almost certainly out as he awaits the full diagnosis of his latest knee injury, and Jonathon Woodgate is also a major doubt. As Newcastle prepare for the Champions League clash against Partizan Belgrade, striker Craig Bellamy is almost certainly out as he awaits the full diagnosis of his latest knee injury.

Woodgate is also a major doubt, as he struggles to recover from a stomach strain.

"As far as Jonathan is concerned, we will just have to wait and see," said Sir Bobby Robson.

Titus Bramble was Woodgates replacement on Saturday.

There is some good news however, as Kieron Dyer should be fit after suffering from some bruising on his Achilles tendon.

"Kieron Dyer suffered a whack on his leg against Manchester United and there was some swelling after the match, but we don't think it will keep him out of the Belgrade game," added Robson.

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