Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren has given his strongest indication yet
that Adam Armstrong will be allowed to stay at Coventry City for the remainder of the season.
The 18-year-old has been in terrific form during his spell at the Ricoh Arena, netting 13 goals in 19 appearances – taking him right to the very top of the League One scoring charts.
Despite the groin injury which Papiss Cisse picked up against Aston Villa last week placing the Senegal striker’s involvement during the hectic festive schedule into severe doubt, Armstrong is not yet likely to be recalled
, claims McClaren.
Though the
Magpies head coach says he won’t rule anything out, he would prefer to integrate Armstrong into the first team from the start of next season instead.
Ivan Toney has been recalled from his loan spell at Barnsley in the wake of Cisse’s injury, but Armstrong looks like staying put at the Sky Blues for now.
Asked about Armstrong, McClaren: “Once we find out about Papiss then we’ll be able to go from there.
“At the present moment, Adam is staying in Coventry and is doing very well. We believe he is developing.
“We are probably talking about Adam for next season, but don’t rule anything out.
“We’re assessing Papiss at the moment. He’s had one scan, but he needs a second opinion on another.
“The severity, and how long he’ll be out for, we still don’t know.”
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