Newcastle’s Almiron is sent home
NEWCASTLE United’s man in form Miguel Almiron has been sent home from international duty due to ‘muscle overload.’
The Magpies forward was withdrawn after only 45 minutes in Paraguay’s 1-0 loss to Peru.
Paraguay failed to qualify for the World Cup but are taking part in a host of South American friendlies to see out 2022.
Saturday sees Almiron’s nation take on Colombia but the PFA Player of the Month will not play any part, along with a host of other big-name players.
Paraguay boss Guillermo Barros Schelotto said after the Peru defeat: “In the case of Miguel Almiron he is not part of the delegation due to muscle overload.”
Newcastle players not taking part at the World Cup have been given a well-deserved break.
Joe Willock and Matt Targett are currently relaxing in the United States.
Joelinton is enjoying some down time in Italy and Sven Botman is in Dubai.
Almiron has featured in every Newcastle game so far this season and will be glad to be able to spend some down time with his family, which he this month admitted was key for him.
“Spending time with your loved ones is always important,” Almiron told the Chronicle.
“To be honest I am pretty quiet and reserved really.
“I am not one for having big nights out or parties. I just enjoy spending time with my family.
“On a normal day after training we might take my son to play in the park or go for a walk, we might go for a coffee.
“To me those moments are the really special ones in life and what I live for.”
Almiron picked up another award on Thursday, landing the PFA Premier League Fans’ Player of the Month for October. The forward already has eight goals to his name this term.