MX23RW : Wednesday, February 12 16:59:37| >> :60:797:797:
General view of St james' Park

Newcastle United

Papiss Demba Cisse should be fit for Newcastle

By , Rugby Editor
Cisse should be fit for Newcastle
© PA Photos
Newcastle United striker Papiss Demba Cisse is expected to be fit for Sunday's derby against Sunderland after a groin injury.

Newcastle United striker Papiss Demba Cisse is expected to be fit for Sunday's derby against Sunderland at the Sports Direct Arena.

The 26-year-old withdrew from the Senegal squad this week after picking up a groin injury for the Magpies in last weekend's 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

"He should be okay," Newcastle coach John Carver told The Journal. "He had a problem with his groin, he hasn't trained yet.

"He didn't train on Wednesday but I think the fortunate thing is that we have the extra day with the game being on Sunday."

Cisse has scored two goals in three games following his January move from Bundesliga side Freiburg.

ID:18381: cacheID:18381:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1209:
Written by
Jack Prescott 
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Terry Connor
Read Next:
In Pictures: Newcastle 2-2 Wolves
>
Read more about Papiss Demba Cisse Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
> View full version> Yesterday's results
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool23175156213556
2Arsenal24148249222750
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest24145540271347
4Chelsea24127547311643
5Manchester CityMan City24125748351341
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle24125742291341
7Bournemouth24117641281340
8Aston Villa2410773437-337
9Fulham249963632436
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2481063538-334
11Brentford2494114242031
12Crystal Palace247982830-230
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd2485112834-629
14Tottenham HotspurSpurs24831348371127
15West Ham UnitedWest Ham2476112946-1727
16Everton236892328-526
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2454153452-1819
18Leicester CityLeicester2445152553-2817
19Ipswich TownIpswich2437142249-2716
20Southampton2423191854-369
> Premier League Full Table


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!