Matt Targett

28-Year-Old DefenderD
Newcastle United
Premier

England

GTD
Injury Achilles
Est. Return 4/20/2024
Not ready for return
DNewcastle United
GTD
April 2, 2024
Targett (Achilles) is out for Saturday's match against Everton.
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Targett looks as if he may be dealing with a somewhat serious injury, as he is missing his second straight match due to an Achilles issue. The defender will now hope to shake off the injury in the coming weeks, as he has yet to take the field since Oct. 25 due to multiple injuries.
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Magpies want him permanently
DNewcastle United
GTD
May 22, 2022
Newcastle want to sign Targett on a permanent basis, according to The Newcastle Chronicle.
ANALYSIS
Targett was one of the best players for Newcastle in the second half of the season, and the Tyneside club is keen to keep the Aston Villa loanee around on a permanent basis. The move could very well happen given the lack of minutes Targett had with the Midlands club.
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Left out with Achilles problem
DNewcastle United
GTD
April 1, 2024
Targett was not an option for Saturday's match against West Ham, as he was held out due to an apparent Achilles injury, as manager Eddie Howe stated, "Not a big problem, he's got a little bit of tendonitis in his Achilles. We envisage he should be back very soon," per Dominis Scurr of the Shields Gazette.
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Option off bench
DNewcastle United
GTD
March 11, 2024
Targett (hamstring) is on the bench for Monday's clash with Chelsea.
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Ruled out Saturday
DNewcastle United
GTD
March 2, 2024
Targett (hamstring) is not in the squad to face Wolverhampton on Saturday.
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Game-time call
DNewcastle United
GTD
March 1, 2024
Targett is in doubt for Saturday's clash with Wolves, according to manager Eddie Howe."Matty might need a bit more time to get back, given his hamstring injury, but he is training now. To get back to their absolute best, I think you need that period of training behind you."
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Nearing return to action
DNewcastle United
GTD
February 26, 2024
Targett (hamstring) could be back in the squad soon after manager Eddie Howe told reporters Monday, "They're getting there. It's been a long road for both of them with very different injuries. Matt's was quite clear cut, a bad tear in his hamstring and an operation. Both are right on the tip of returning."
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