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Lewis Corridor has spoken publicly for the primary time since he was dominated out for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.
Earlier this week, a membership assertion confirmed the 20-year-old required surgical procedure on a foot harm, which was suffered throughout final Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat at Liverpool.
It’s an enormous blow for the left-back and an harm that may see him miss subsequent Sunday’s Carabao Cup ultimate, our 11 remaining Premier League video games and Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad.
Corridor admits he’s gutted by the timing of his footy harm, feeling it’s come on the “worst time” for himself and the staff.
Simply our most-improved participant this season, Corridor has performed a key position at each ends; highlighted by his stable defensive show towards Mo Salah after enjoying a key position in three of our 4 targets towards Nottingham Forest the week prior.
The complete-back hinted that he’d like to have performed via the ache, however a specialist determined that surgical procedure was the best choice and required for the sake of his profession.
Chatting with the membership’s official web site, Corridor mentioned: “It’s gutting, particularly with the video games developing. There’s a lot to play for till the top of the season and I used to be wanting ahead to them a lot, so it’s devastating, not only for me however having the ability to assist the staff.
“I really feel like my season’s gone properly and it’s come at most likely the worst time. I’d wish to proceed enjoying however we had to take a look at my profession and agree on what was finest.
“If I used to be to play via the ache, issues may have gotten worse which might have a damaging influence on my profession long-term.”
Not solely will Corridor miss subsequent weekend’s cup ultimate and the prospect to assist us finish our trophy drought – an enormous alternative as a boyhood fan – he’ll additionally miss our push for a high 5 end within the league and the prospect to impress Thomas Tuchel.
“Actually, I’d play via something if I may,” Corridor mentioned. “Clearly the cup ultimate is a large sport; I’d performed in all of the video games main as much as it and I’d prefer to assume I’ve performed a giant half in us attending to this stage.
“And with the internationals developing as properly, it’s disappointing that I’m not accessible to be chosen for that – and that I can’t play in the long run of season video games which finally will decide the competitions we play in (subsequent season), whether or not we get within the Champions League.
“It’s fairly exhausting to simply accept on the minute however I’m nonetheless younger and there are lots of alternatives forward, I’m very assured in that. I haven’t had it earlier than in my profession however watching us prepare day by day and watching the staff play is one thing that I’m actually not wanting ahead to, however I’ve bought a lot religion within the boys to get us over the road and do what we have to do.”
Lastly, Corridor confirmed his appreciation for the variety of supportive message he’s acquired in what should have been one of many hardest weeks of his younger profession.
“Getting a load of messages exhibits how a lot the followers care about you. A whole lot of messages that I’ve seen this yr have helped me to realize what I’ve achieved.
“To know that they admire my efforts and the way in which that I play is a pleasant factor to listen to at a tough time.”
The previous Chelsea expertise then regarded to the long run and a comeback forward of the 2025/26 season, insisting there’s “a lot extra” to come back from him and the staff.
“I’m a agency believer that I’ve bought a lot extra that I wish to obtain now. I’ve had a very good begin to my Newcastle profession; I’ve come a great distance on this staff and I really feel like there’s a lot extra that we are able to obtain collectively.
“I can’t wait to be getting match through the low season and preparing for subsequent season – hopefully within the Champions League with a trophy by then.”
