Impact Joelinton had been steadily building fitness following the thigh injury that ended his previous season, with former coach Eddie Howe recently saying he was running well as the club gradually rebuilds his robustness. He finished last season with two goals and one assist across 27 Premier League appearances (23 starts), and his inclusion in the traveling squad marks another positive step as Newcastle works toward having him ready for the new 2026/27 Premier League campaign as he is set to be the main leader in the Magpies' midfield following Sandro Tonali's departure this summer and the ongoing transfer rumors for Bruno Guimaraes.
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