Magpies star Livramento opens up on importance of supporting colleagues

NEWCASTLE United star Tino Livramento has lifted the lid on the importance of talking about mental health matters at St James’ Park.

- By LEE RYDER Chief Newcastle writer

The full-back supported his close friend and team-mate Lewis Hall through a difficult chapter in his career after an ankle injury ruled him out of the Carabao Cup final.

The former Chelsea youngsters experienced contrasting emotions on the day, with Livramento providing a cross that led to Alexander Isak’s goal but Hall forced to watch from afar following an injury suffered against Liverpool earlier in the campaign.