Newcastle United have not had it easy this season. Whether or not you can fully attribute Newcastle’s relative Premier League struggles this season to the unrelenting injury crisis is up for debate. Still, it cannot be ignored. The fact is, Eddie Howe has had to play for most of the season without relying on much of his squad. That was particularly disappointing for young Elliot Anderson. The 21-year-old was being tipped for a big season following his performances during the summer break but missed a significant chunk of the campaign due to a complicated back injury. Howe has since praised And…