Fudbaler Newcastle Uniteda Joelinton uhapšen je u ranim jutarnjim časovima u četvrtak zbog vožnje u pijanom stanju i pod znakom pitanja je za meč protiv Fulhama koji se igra u nedelju na St James' Parku.
From The Times:
The Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton was charged with drink-driving in the early hours of Thursday and will appear in court at the end of this month.
Northumbria police confirmed that the 26-year-old was arrested at 1.20am and charged with driving above the prescribed limit for alcohol.
Shortly before 1.20am today [Thursday] officers pulled over a vehicle in the Ponteland Road area of Newcastle and arrested the occupant,” a police spokesperson said.
“Joelinton Casio, 26, of Ponteland, has since been charged whilst above the prescribed limit for alcohol. He is due to appear before magistrates in Newcastle on January 26.”
Newcastle officials, including the head coach, Eddie Howe, are aware of the incident.
Eddie Howe:
"I’m going to have to reflect and analyse on that and I’ll make a decision closer to the game in consultation with him. I’m not 100% (if he will play on Sunday).
"Of course we’ve had discussions (with the owners), because we’re very open with our communication around events that happen at the football club. I think that’s only right but there’s been nothing that’s gone beyond just an explanation and saying what’s happened and how we’re going to deal with it. Everything then is left in my hands.
"It came very much as a shock. It is a difficult situation. Joe is very remorseful and was very upset yesterday. He knows the seriousness of the situation. He understands his responsibilities. We also understand, as a club, the seriousness of the situation.
"Everything will be dealt with internally. Looking at Joe as a person, he is a very good professional and is hugely passionate about his career and the club.
"I was very much surprised by what happened, but we will back him and support him, while also educating him and helping him, that is important. He is very young, everyone makes mistakes. I think it is also important that we don’t overreact.”
"We will consider lots of factors (before deciding whether to play him), that is with every player. This is a different situation. My relationship with Joe is very good. I have sat down with him and will do so again. Ultimately, I have to pick the best team to win the game, that’s my job, but I also have to take into account the situation around that.
"He hasn't addressed the group and that's not something that I've necessarily put pressure on him to do. That's his personal choice, but the players absolutely love Joe. There is a possibility that I will give him that opportunity, but I do think it's down to the individual.
"Professionalism is the key and the heartbeat of every football club or every sporting organisation. You need your players to understand their roles - and not just players, but staff and everyone connected with the club.”
"All of us as humans cannot educate ourselves enough on these things. I don't claim to be an expert on this area. For all the squad it might be time to do that.”
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