Malouda checks up on stricken Lovenkrands

Newcastle midfielder Peter Lovenkrands has revealed Florent Malouda called him to check on his condition after he was rushed to hospital last Saturday.

The 29-year-old Dane was stretchered off during his side’s 2-0 Barclays Premier League defeat by Chelsea at St James’ Park after going into a challenge with the Frenchman.