Newcastle midfielder Haris Vuckic facing six months out with cruciate ligament damage

Newcastle United's Haris Vuckic has confirmed that he has suffered knee ligament damage and faces up to six months on the sidelines.

Backing

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has asked the club's fans to get behind the 20-year-old. "I think Haris knew straight away it was a serious injury," Pardew said. "If our fans want to send him any messages, I think that would be appropriate, because he is hurt."