Miguel Almiron injury: Newcastle United have provided a fitness update which has been shared by the Paraguay national team.

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A clear update has been provided on Miguel Almiron after the winger went off injured during Newcastle United's 2-0 defeat at AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe said after the game that Almiron had suffered a hamstring injury, adding: "I hope it's not serious. We don't know at this moment in time just how bad it is."

Almiron was called up to the Paraguay squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia this month but will have no involvement in the matches.

"The Albirroja technical and medical team will provide constant monitoring of the football throughout this time, knowing his great importance to the group, on and off the field of play.

"The Paraguayan Football Association wishes Miguel Almiron a speedy recovery."

A grade 1 hamstring strain may just take weeks to recover rather than months, but it does leave Almiron a doubt for Newcastle's Premier League matches after the international break against Chelsea and Manchester United as well as the Champions League trip to Paris Saint-Germain.