Source: Daily_Mail
Leon Best set to lead the line against Blackburn after recovering from hamstring injury
Newcastle have been handed a major boost with the news that striker Leon Best will recover from his hamstring injury in time to face Blackburn on Saturday. [LNB]Following the sale of Andy Carroll to Liverpool and an injury to Shola Ameobi, Best has become arguably Newcastle's first-choice striker with only Peter Lovenkrands and rookie Nile Ranger available in attack. [LNB] Road to recovery: Best (right) is set to feature against Blackburn on Saturday[LNB]But Best was forced to withdraw from the Republic of Ireland squad this week after picking up a hamstring strain in the incredible 4-4 draw with Arsenal - and looked likely to miss out against Blackburn. [LNB]But the 24-year-old is now nearing a full recovery and is ready to lead the line at Ewood Park on Saturday.[LNB] Newcastle 4 Arsenal 4: The inside line on the greatest comebackNorthern Exposure: Broken promises, sackfuls of cash and a star departureNewcastle United FC news from across the web [LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Leon Best Places: Newcastle, Liverpool, Republic of Ireland
