15-05-2025
Lascelles 'emotional' after returning from knee injury
Newcastle United defender Jamaal Lascelles said it was a "huge relief" to recover from his knee injury. The centre-back was sidelined for more than a year after picking up a knee issue in their 4-3 win over West Ham in March 2024. Speaking to NUFC TV, the defender spoke about the delight in being back around the group despite suffering setbacks along the way. "Huge relief really, it's been tough obviously. I had a few setbacks on the way as well but I stuck with it, it's been hard, really challenging mentally and physically as well. "Credit to physio I've been working with Alex, she's fantastic. Finally I got my reward now, I was on the bench against Chelsea which was amazing." "I'd have like to been on the bench the other day, hopefully I'll be on the bench or involved on Sunday and the Everton game as well. "To be fair, what I've been through, I was just so happy to be on the bench. I got a great reception from the fans, it was quite emotional for me. Just travelling and being around the boys is such a huge reward and I'm happy with that." Listen on BBC Sounds as Radio Newcastle discuss Lascelles' return
