Newcastle winger Elanga injured and could face long spell out

Newcastle United winger Anthony Elanga will miss upcoming matches for club and country after sustaining an injury that manager Matthias Jaissle said could be long-term. The 24-year-old was absent from Newcastle's squad for their 4-1 Premier League loss at Leeds United on Monday, September 14, 2026. Jaissle confirmed before the match that Elanga was injured and that further medical assessments were required. "Unfortunately, he is injured. We need to investigate further and in more detail to find out how long he will be out," Jaissle told reporters. "We will miss him and hope he is back to play quickly. It could be longterm. We hope not. He will get another MRI next week, and we will see." The Swedish Football Association subsequently announced that Elanga would not be part of their squad for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. Sweden manager Graham Potter declined to specify the expected duration of the absence, stating it was better for communication to take place between medical staff. Elanga had made a strong start to the season under Jaissle, scoring in Newcastle's opening two Premier League games against Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.