Injuries Mount - And We Haven't Kicked A Ball Yet!

Last updated : 17 July 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

The pair are now looking doubtful for the Magpies' opening friendly of the summer against Hartlepool.

Carroll injured his heel while training with England Under-19s, and LuaLua picked up an muscle tear injury.

Tamas Kadar, who was meant to be in eastern Europe for the mini-Euros with Hungary, was ruled out after a knee problem which flared up whilst on duty with the Magyars senior squad in May.

Meanwhile David Edgar is hoping to play 45 minutes against Hartlepool United on Saturday after recovering from a hernia operation he underwent in the summer.

Adam Sadler: "Kazenga will only start to run tomorrow and isn't too far away.

"Andy is a little bit behind, it's his heel that is the problem.

"It's an experience they must learn from."