Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez revealed that Yoshinori Muto missed Saturday’s win over Bournemouth as he was granted leave to return to Japan. Muto’s wife recently gave birth, so the striker has gone to see his family. He’s also struggling with a calf injury and is expected to have treatment in the Far East to ensure he returns in perfect condition.
As per Chronicle Live, Benitez said: “He has gone to Japan, so he is now in Japan because his wife had a baby and he wanted to stay around. He is under treatment there and he is getting better, but still he will need some time”.