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Keegan bemoans small squad
Newcastle United, 14:55, August 26, 2008 ,
Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has admitted he would like a stronger squad after seeing his team decimated by injuries.
Newcastle have started the season brightly, with four points from their opening two league games, but a packed treatment room is giving the manager cause for concern as he looks for a big improvement on last season's showing.
Keegan is already missing Mark Viduka, Shola Ameobi and Andy Carroll and now has concerns over the fitness of Obafemi Martins and Damien Duff following Saturday's victory over Bolton.
The Newcastle manager has hinted that he would like to strenghten the side before the transfer window shuts, but ongoing speculation surrounding the financial future of the Tyneside club means that Keegan's hands could be tied.
"I wish I had a stronger squad to take down there and I wish I could just rest one or two players who need it," said Keegan ahead of Newcastle's Carling Cup clash with Coventry.
"But I won't be able to do that. I have just got to pick the very best team I can. We haven't got those riches yet because of injuries."
Keegan also hinted that almost all the team who take to the field at the Rioch Arena on Tuesday are likely feature in Newcastle's clash with Arsenal this weekend.