Danny Welbeck provides back injury update following A&E trip after being stretchered off

Danny Welbeck was stretchered off of the pitch against Newcastle (Image: Getty)

Danny Welbeck has provided an update on his back injury after he was stretchered off during Brighton’s victory over Newcastle on Saturday.

The striker scored the all-important goal in the Seagulls’ 1-0 win at St James’ Park, playing a neat one-two with Georginio Rutter before slotting past Nick Pope in the 35th minute to give Fabian Hurzeler’s side the lead against the run of play.

Brighton dug deep to hold on to the one-goal lead and withstand the Newcastle pressure, though they were handed a setback when Welbeck dropped to the ground with a worrying-looking back injury.

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Welbeck tweeted: “Still a bit sore, but after some extra checks and scan today, I’m pleased to say I should be back in training soon. Thanks to our medical staff and Newcastle Royal Infirmary A&E for their care and professionalism. Also to the boys for waiting for me to get home! Huge 3 points.”

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Danny Welbeck provides back injury update following A&E trip after being stretchered off

Danny Welbeck provides back injury update following A&E trip after being stretchered off

Danny Welbeck provides back injury update following A&E trip after being stretchered off

Danny Welbeck provides back injury update following A&E trip after being stretchered off

Danny Welbeck provides back injury update following A&E trip after being stretchered off