Newcastle United's Anthony Elanga (Image: Iain Buist/Chronicle Live)

Newcastle United winger Anthony Elanga is back on Tyneside after leaving the Sweden camp for "personal reasons".

Chronicle Live understands that Elanga is now preparing for Saturday night's game with Manchester City after being cleared to do so with the Swedish FA.

Elanga departed the Sweden squad before their dead rubber World Cup qualifier with Slovenia but the winger is said to be fine and in good spirits despite his departure from his home country.

Crucially, Elanga was not injured and after returning to Newcastle is now likely to feature against Pep Guardiola's side. When asked about Elanga's absence with Sweden Press officer Petra Thorén said: "For private reasons."

Elanga has told reporters after the defeat

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