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Newcastle United have been rocked by yet another injury blow after Mike Williamson picked up a hamstring issue.

The centre-back had been in contention for the clash with Liverpool after being recalled from a loan spell at Wolves this week, but Steve McClaren explained the player had “tweaked” his hamstring and is ruled out of Sunday’s game at St James’ Park.

Williamson had been recalled from Molineux due to another hamstring injury for Jamaal Lascelles.

When asked if Williamson would be involved in the Liverpool game, McClaren said: “We would have liked to have thought so but I think he’s just tweaked his hamstring in training and he has to have a scan on that to know the extent.

“We will know more later but that’s a little worry.”

Reflecting on the bad luck when it comes to injuries, McClaren said: “When it goes against you it goes against you.

“This is where you have to show a bit of character, fight and confidence.”

McClaren also confirmed that Lascelles would not be available after picking up an injury against Crystal Palace during the 5-1 loss, while Cheick Tiote has not recovered from the groin problem that resulted in him being subbed against Leicester City.