Obertan To Miss Up To A Month

By Toon Stig

Gabriel Obertan could miss up to a month after coming down with a toe infection.

The Frenchman has been a regular figure in the Newcastle starting 11 which is unbeaten in 10 PL games.

This will come as a big blow to The Magpies and Alan Pardew.

Padew said,
"Gabby has an infection in
his toe. It looks like he
could miss three or four
weeks - it's a big
disappointment."

"Gabby is a really good
player for Newcastle to
have and I think he's done
fabulous for us so far and
his presence has been part
of an unbeaten start to the
season. I am really, really
happy with him.

"On occasions you want to
see him open his legs a bit
more. But he has to get
that fine line between
when to attack and when
to keep the ball."

Time for Marveaux to get a nice little run in the team. I'm sure he'll deputize well and who knows even stake a claim for a first choice pick on the wing. Drop Best and play Ben Arfa in behind Ba. Simples