The Magpies can win an unprecedented domestic cup double with the club through to the Carabao Cup final and taking on Brighton in the FA Cup fifth-round on Sunday.
Eddie Howe’s side have also performed very well in the Premier League, currently sitting sixth and just three points off the top four as they bid to qualify for the Champions League.
Hall has been one of their standout players in this his first season at St. James’ Park following a permanent transfer from Chelsea worth up to £35million.
Excelling both defensively and offensively, the left-back won his first caps for England in November and was a shoe-in to be named in Thomas Tuchel’s first Three Lions squad later this month.
However, when the line-ups were announced for Sunday’s clash against Brighton, Hall was nowhere to be seen in Newcastle’s matchday squad, with veteran Kieran Trippier in the starting XI instead.
Soon after the club announced: ‘Lewis Hall misses today’s game with an ankle injury he picked up in Wednesday’s game against Liverpool.
‘Wishing you a speedy recovery, Lewis.’
Hall played the full 90 minutes as Newcastle lost 2-0 to Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League, with this injury coming as a surprise to supporters.
The news is deeply concerning for both club and the player with the Carabao Cup final and international break fast approaching.
Speaking aftet the game, Howe said that the left-back has been to see a specialist after an initial scan on the problem.
‘Lewis has a foot problem, ankle problem after the Liverpool game,’ the Newcastle boss said.
‘He did not really recover well after the game so he has been to see a specialist after a scan. We are awaiting further news.’
Newcastle travel to West Ham in the Premier League on Monday, March 10 before taking on Liverpool at Wembley on Sunday, March 16.
The Thomas Tuchel era of England begins just five days later with a World Cup qualifier against Albania.
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