Fernandez-Pardo (illness) has resumed team training after being sidelined for more than two weeks with a severe virus, although his availability for Saturday's Premier League clash against Fulham remains uncertain, according to coach Matthias Jaissle. "Matias has had a heavy virus, he has been out for more than two weeks. He is progressing and training again with us, we will have to see how he is physically before Fulham."
Analysis:Fernandez-Pardo is making progress after missing more than two weeks due to a viral illness that kept him out of Newcastle's recent matches. The forward has now returned to team training but still needs to demonstrate sufficient fitness before being considered for Saturday's encounter. His involvement against Fulham will depend on how he responds to training over the coming days, with a return to the matchday squad possible if he continues progressing.
