Elanga Injury Opens Door for Fernandez-Pardo at Newcastle

One man's setback could hand a Newcastle fringe figure a shot at saving his career.

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What happened. Anthony Elanga has suffered an injury at Newcastle United. The setback could open the door for Matias Fernandez-Pardo to stake his claim and avoid being labelled a flop.

• Newcastle may use one problem to solve another after Elanga's injury.
• Fernandez-Pardo gets a chance to prove his worth at the club.

Fernandez-Pardo could now get minutes to show he belongs at Newcastle.

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