A Newcastle fan is in a secure situation in hospital after being stabbed in Milan on Monday, Italian police have confirmed.
The fan was stabbed twice within the arm and as soon as within the again, however is predicted to go away hospital on Tuesday.
Police say they had been referred to as to an incident within the widespread nightlife space of Navigli at round midnight.
Newcastle face AC Milan within the Champions League on the San Siro on Tuesday at 17:45 BST.
The police stated: “The sufferer was with a good friend and it’s thought they encountered a gaggle of seven/eight different folks. It isn’t identified if this group had been Italian or foreigners.
“The state police have opened an investigation to try to uncover precisely what occurred, the motive and to search out these accountable.
“Many Newcastle followers have arrived within the metropolis of Milan and that is the one reported incident.”
Newcastle stated they had been “deeply involved” by the stories and had been liaising with native authorities to ascertain the circumstances.
“Our ideas are with the supporter and their household and we hope for a full and speedy restoration,” the membership stated.
Tuesday’s match shall be Newcastle’s first Champions League recreation in 20 years, having completed fourth within the Premier League final season to qualify.
