Krul blow for Newcastle as keeper is ruled out for season with dislocated shoulder



Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul has dislocated his shoulder and is out for the season.

The Dutch stopper was forced off after an hour of the shock 3-0 home defeat by neighbours Sunderland at St James’ Park.

Krul, who has only just returned from a month-long lay-off for an ankle injury, was replaced by former Ireland Under 21 keeper Rob Elliot.

Injury blow: Tim Krul is taken off with a dislocated shoulder during Newcastle's 3-0 home defeat to Sunderland

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew said: 'Tim has dislocated and is definitely out for the season.’

Pardew added that the loss of his keeper, coming after he had brought Shola Ameobi on at the break, had denied him the chance to make an important second-half change.

He did bring on forward Hatem Ben Arfa in the 63rd minute but he was unable to change the game.

Pardew added: 'The loss of Tim and the goal that was not given for offside were a couple of crucial moments. Losing Tim lost me a pair of legs and one sub which was difficult. Those two moments meant Sunderland could see out the win.

Pain: Krul landed awkwardly and immediately grabbed his right shoulder

'I don’t feel particularly great. It was a tough day, really. They looked like a team that worked all week on us on the training ground and we looked like a team that had a really tough game on Thursday night. We were tired in the mind and fitness and application and we were always struggling.

'We did get a little lift in the 60th minute but the referee or linesman denied us. It turned out to be great day for Sunderland and an awful day for us.’

Concern: Play was immediately stopped for the goalkeeper to receive treatment



