Alan Shearer forced to miss Newcastle United vs Barcelona for 'nightmare' reason

Alan Shearer forced to miss Newcastle United vs Barcelona for 'nightmare' reason

Newcastle United get their Champions League campaign underway against Catalan giants Barcelona in midweek, but their legendary striker Alan Shearer won't be at St James' Park for that match.

Lamine Yamal and Frenkie de Jong fitness updates for Newcastle United

Barcelona go into their first Champions League clash on Thursday night in a difficult away clash against Newcastle United at St. James Park, and are likely to be missing their best player. Lamine Yamal returned from Spain duty with back pain, and after Hansi Flick criticised their handling of his fitness, it seems he will miss a second game for the Blaugrana.The 18-year-old winger spent Sunday night in the stands against Valencia, as Barcelona r…

'Nightmare': Alan Shearer will be forced to miss out on watching Newcastle United taking on Barcelona

European nights at St James' Park have a certain level of magic about them, especially when Newcastle United are taking on one of the European big boys like they are on Thursday when Barcelona come to town.