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​Newcastle manager Bruce takes blame for Saint-Maximin injury

Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin is fearful of having suffered a major injury.

The French winger has been in good form with the Magpies this season.

But he limped off during their 2-1 win at home against Southampton at the weekend.

When reporters asked Saint-Maximin about his condition, he responded by saying: "It's a bad one."

Manager Steve Bruce also spoke about the situation afterwards with reporters: "That's what happens when you play with fatigue.

"Allan has never had that before - in France, it's half the intensity of here.

"Looking at him yesterday, he was the big one, and could he recover? I know it's 95th minute but, obviously, he didn't

"I nearly left him out today - and, now, I wish I had done because he could be out for weeks.

"I'm disappointed with myself."

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