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Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez sweats over Jonjo Shelvey fitness as midfielder awaits knee scan results

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez will anxiously await the results of a scan on Jonjo Shelvey's knee this week after the midfielder suffered an injury at Bournemouth.

The Magpies have confirmed that the 26-year-old, who has produced some of his best form for the club in recent weeks, was hurt during Saturday's 2-2 Premier League draw at the Vitality Stadium.

A statement released on the club's website, www.nufc.co.uk, read: 'Jonjo Shelvey suffered a knee injury during Saturday's draw at AFC Bournemouth. The midfielder will be further assessed and scanned this week.'

Jonjo Shelvey sustained an injury during his side's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth
Jonjo Shelvey sustained an injury during his side's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth

Shelvey, a £12million signing from Swansea in January 2016, has made 23 appearances for the club to date this season and was a central figure in their 1-0 win over Manchester United on February 11.