Newcastle full-back Matt Targett recently provided an update on the "bizarre" injury he sustained during a match against Manchester United. The 28-year-old was forced off just five minutes into the Carabao Cup clash due to a hamstring injury. Targett took to social media to confirm that he is now "on the mend" following surgery. Unfortunately, he is expected to be unavailable until the new year.

Update on Targett's Condition

Eddie Howe, the Newcastle manager, gave an update on Targett's condition earlier this week. He stated that it would not be a short-term fix for the player and estimated that he would be out for around three months, regardless of whether he had surgery or not.

Targett's Social Media Update

Targett shared his thoughts on social media, expressing his surprise at the injury and his determination to come back stronger. He mentioned that the injury occurred within a couple of minutes of the game and described it as a completely bizarre occurrence. He also mentioned that the surgery went well and that he is now focused on his recovery.

Other Injury News for Newcastle

In addition to Targett's injury, Newcastle has also been dealt another blow with Dan Burn being ruled out for several months. Burn suffered a spine injury during Saturday's win over Arsenal, and Howe confirmed the severity of the injury, stating that it is a huge blow for the team.

Upcoming Matches

Newcastle recently suffered a 2-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, leaving them at the bottom of Group F. They now face Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday.