Newcastle United, the English Premier League competitor, said today (Wednesday) that the left -back Luis Hall will be absent to the end of the season after suffering from an injury to the foot.

The injury of the English international (20 years) comes at a time when Newcastle is seeking a place in a European competition next season, and he has an opportunity to win his first great title since 1955 when Liverpool face the defending champions in the League Cup final, at Wembley Stadium on March 16.

Newcastle will already miss the efforts of Anthony Gordon against the Premier League leaders, after the wing received a red card in the 2-1 loss at home to Brighton & Hof Albion, in the fifth round of the FA Cup last Sunday.

Newcastle said in a statement: “After a radiology examination and consulting one of the specialists, Lewis will undergo surgery and then rehabilitate the club’s medical team. We wish the player to recover and recover. ”

Newcastle is ranked sixth in the Premier League, 3 points behind Manchester City, fourth after 27 games.

He will be a 15 -ranked guest on West Ham United next Monday.