Under-pressure Ralph Hasenhuttl buoyed ahead of Newcastle United by injury return

By Miles Starforth

Published 2nd Nov 2022, 16:35 BST

Updated 2nd Nov 2022, 16:44 BST

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Ralph Hasenhuttl could welcome back a key player for Newcastle United’s visit to the St Mary’s Stadium.

Southampton defender Armel Bella-Kotchap is back in training ahead of Sunday’s game.

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The 20-year-old has missed the club’s last three games after dislocating his shoulder against West Ham United last month.

Bella-Kotchap, a German international, was “hesitant” to undergo surgery as he wanted to return in time for the World Cup, according to HampshireLive.

Hasenhuttl, meanwhile, is under pressure at Southampton as his team is 17th in the Premier League.

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