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Hughton facing injury woe
Newcastle United, 16:21, October 26, 2009 ,
Newcastle are facing a crisis in defence ahead of Sheffield United after Fabricio Coloccini was back on the treatment table.
The defender was forced out of the win over Doncaster as he struggles with a groin problem, while Steven Taylor and Danny Simpson also have knocks.
Simpson has an ankle problem while Taylor is still not fully fit and it could be some time before he is ready to return.
"Steven is desperate to play in every game for Newcastle," a source close to Taylor told the Chronicle. "Everybody knows just how much this club means to him.
"He knows Newcastle United are the people's club in this town and he can't wait to make a full recovery from his injury.
"He's come back too early from injuries before, so he wants to make sure he is completely ready to come back this time before putting his body on the line."
Chris Hughton has further problems as Zurab Khizanishvili will be suspended against the Blades following his sending off at the weekend.