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Amar Dedic injury concern as Jaissle faces big call at Crystal Palace

Newcastle United are hoping to have Amar Dedic available for Sunday’s trip to Crystal Palace, but Matthias Jaissle faces a big decision over whether to bring the right-back straight back into his…

By Olly Hawkins · NUFC Blog

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 2:14 PM

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Matthias Jaissle faces a major decision over whether to start Amar Dedic against Crystal Palace due to fitness concerns.
Dedic is reportedly not yet ready to play a full 90 minutes after recovering from a hamstring injury.
The right-back was an unused substitute in Newcastle United's 1-0 loss to Aston Villa.

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Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle faces a selection dilemma ahead of Sunday's match against Crystal Palace regarding right-back Amar Dedic. Although the Bosnian international made the bench during Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa, a report indicates he is still recovering from a hamstring injury and is not yet fit enough to play a full 90 minutes.

With Tino Livramento sidelined, midfielder Lewis Miley has filled in at right-back but struggled against Aston Villa. Jaissle must now decide whether to risk starting Dedic ahead of schedule at Selhurst Park or continue with makeshift defensive options to prevent aggravating the defender's hamstring problem.

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