Robert pencils in European return

Newcastle winger Laurent Robert is hopeful of claiming a place on the bench for the crucial Champions League clash with Bosnian side Zeljeznicar on Wednesday.

Newcastle winger Laurent Robert is hopeful of claiming a place on the bench for the crucial Champions League clash with Bosnian side Zeljeznicar on Wednesday.

The former Paris St Germain star has not featured so far this season because of a back injury but is confident he is well ahead of the initial prognosis for recovery.

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