Lejeune has been training for a couple weeks, but his status remains up in the air and he won't be introduced until "the time is right," according to manager Steve Bruce.

Lejeune (knee) was left out of the match-day squad versus Aston Villa on Monday.

Lejeune (knee) has trained the last two weeks and should be ready to return to the squad for Monday's trip to Aston Villa, according to manager Steve Bruce.

Lejeune played 70 minutes with the U-23s earlier in the week, but it's still early for him to return to the first team, according to manager Steve Bruce.

Lejeune will be in the squad for Monday's U-23 match, his first appearance for Newcastle this season after suffering a knee injury early in the year.

Lejeune (knee) will miss Sunday's match against Wolves.

Lejeune (knee) returned to full training this week and could be available for Sunday's match against Wolves, Chris Knight of the Chronicle reports.

Lejeune (knee) has been ruled out of Saturday's match against Chelsea, manager Steve Bruce said. "At the minute, we only have Matt Ritchie and big Flo (Florian Lejeune) injured so we're nearing towards a full squad, which is always good because a few of them have been out a few weeks."

Lejeune (knee) has been training the past week and could be available after the international break. "Lejeune has been training now for the past week to ten days," manager Steve Bruce said. "Another couple of weeks after this one, and he might be available too."

Lejeune (knee) could return in October, Lee Ryder of the Newcastle Chronicle reports.

Lejeune has surgery to repair damage to his knee and will be reevaluated in a couple months. Manager Rafa Benitez told reporters, "Florian has the operation, and talking with the doctor, he said everything had gone well...It depends on the rehabilitation, but I think it will be quite quick."

Lejeune (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Lejeune subbed off with a knee injury during Saturday's match with Crystal Palace.

Lejeune (undisclosed) took one shot (on target), made two tackles and four clearances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Chelsea.

Lejeune is in contention versus Chelsea on Saturday after coming off the pitch with an undisclosed injury against Blackburn.

Lejeune was an unused substitute in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Manchester United.

Lejeune (knee) was not in the 18-man squad in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Watford.

Lejeune (knee) was not in the 18-man squad for Wednesday's 4-0 loss to Liverpool.

Lejeune (knee) was not in the 18-man squad in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Lejeune (knee) has been training the past week and is questionable for Wednesday's match with Everton.

Lejeune (knee) was not in the 18-man squad for Saturday's 3-0 loss to West Ham.

Lejeune (knee) is training with the first team and could be in the 18-man squad versus West ham United on Saturday.

Lejeune is progressing in his recovery from knee surgery, but he has still not returned to full training.

Lejeune went under the knife to repair a tear in his ACL, the club announced Wednesday.

Lejeune will miss most of the upcoming season due to a knee injury sustained last week, Lee Ryder of The Chronicle Live reports.

Lejeune had four tackles, made four interceptions, had two clearances, made one key pass, and had one assist in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Chelsea.

Lejeune tallied an assist in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Leicester City.

Lejeune (ankle) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Manchester United.

Lejeune (ankle) has begun running as part of his rehab.

Lejeune (foot) is making good progress in his injury rehabilitation.

Lejeune (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's match with Swansea City.

Lejeune has been ruled out of Saturday's match with Brighton, the Chronicle Live reports.

Lejeune earned a clean sheet and had a yellow card, one cross, one interception four clearances and completed 46 passes Saturday against Crystal Palace.

Lejeune (ankle) made the match-day squad but was an unused substitute in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Newcastle.

Lejeune (ankle) is not in the 18-man match day squad for Sunday's match with Brighton.

Lejeune is receiving treatment for an ongoing ankle injury and will need to pass a late fitness test ahead of Sunday's match with Brighton.

Lejeune (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's match with Swansea City.

Lejeune (ankle) is in contention for the squad against Swansea City on Sunday after taking full part in training throughout the week.

Lejeune (ankle) has been ruled out of Saturday's match with West Ham United.

Lejeune has been ruled out for weeks due to ankle ligament damage suffered in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Tottenham.

Lejeune injured his left leg in Saturday's match with Tottenham.

Lejeune signed a five-year contract with Newcastle on Tuesday after transferring from SD Eibar.