Newcastle star Jonjo Shelvey admits to seeing specialist over anger issues
Jonjo Shelvey was sent off against Tottenham
The Newcastle midfielder has been banned until September 10 following his stamp on Dele Alli’s ankle during Sunday’s 2-0 defeat against Tottenham,
Manager Rafa Benitez has yet to decide whether to punish Shelvey further after the act of petulance but severely criticised him after the game.
But now it has emerged Shelvey sought professional help over the summer.
Speaking before the sending off, Shelvey said: “Sometimes, I just need to rein it in on the football pitch.
“I need to shut up, not get involved and walk away.