Newcastle United star has just pulled out of international squad, Anthony Gordon could follow suit

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Eddie Howe will want a fully fit Newcastle United squad when the Premier League resumes later this month.

Newcastle have entered the November international break in great form after winning three games on the bounce.

The latest of those wins came on Sunday afternoon with Eddie Howe inspiring his side to a second-half comeback to beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 in the Premier League.

Newcastle are now up to eighth in the Premier League table and will hope to continue their momentum when club football resumes later this month.

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
8	NewcastleNewcastle	11	5	3	3	13	11	2	18

Howe will have his fingers crossed that all of his Newcastle stars make it through the international break without injury. One has already withdrawn, while Anthony Gordon is also a doubt.

Emil Krafth withdraws from Sweden squad

Ahead of Sunday’s clash against Forest, Newcastle duo Alexander Isak and Emil Krafth were both called up for the Swedish national team.

However, fans noticed that Krafth was left out of the matchday squad at the City Ground, and it has now been revealed that he has withdrawn from the Sweden squad.

Isak was left out of the Sweden squad for the October internationals but has made his return after recovering from his toe injury and hitting top form.

Sweden FA confirmed on Sunday evening that Krafth – alongside teammate Eric Smith – have been forced to withdraw.

Their official statement confirmed: “Both of them miss the gathering due to injuries.”

Anthony Gordon could drop out of England squad

Eddie Howe confirmed Anthony Gordon’s injury against Forest after he was taken off in a late swap for Harvey Barnes.

Lee Carsley named Gordon in his 26-man England squad last week while Newcastle teammate Lewis Hall also got his first senior call-up.

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After the Forest match, Howe was asked after the match whether he thinks Gordon will withdraw due to his hip injury and he replied: “Because he had to come off, I would say yes.”

Gordon is one of multiple England stars who could drop out of the squad which would create space for Tino Livramento to be called up.