Newcastle’s nightmare pre-season worsens as Anthony Elanga is stretchered off following horror challenge from Valencia star – in huge blow for new boss Matthias Jaissle
Newcastle winger Anthony Elanga was stretchered off after a horror challenge that saw Valencia captain Jose Luis Gaya sent off during Saturday night’s friendly at the Mestalla Stadium.
The incident sparked a mass brawl after the home midfielder was given a straight red card for a high lunge that connected with Elanga’s shin just in front of the dugouts.
The Swede was left writhing in agony on the turf while his team-mates emptied the bench and clashed with Valencia’s players and staff.
Elanga received lengthy treatment to his right leg before a stretcher was called for, and he was clearly still in distress when he left the field.
He had been Newcastle’s best player to that point and his loss was a sour end to the first half for new boss Matthias Jaissle, whose side trailed 1-0 at the interval.
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