Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has stated that Islam Slimani is yet to overcome the injury he picked up at Leicester City.
The Algeria international who joined the Magpies on loan from Leicester was unable to make his much-anticipated debut in their 1-0 famous victory over Manchester United.
The former Sporting CP player suffered a thigh muscle strain in training on January 30 which he has been struggling with since his arrival at the St James' Park.
Though he trained with the club for the first time on Wednesday, the gaffer has stated why the forward failed to make his bow.