Newcastle United continues to navigate injury challenges within its squad, particularly regarding centre-forward Yoane Wissa. Currently priced at £7.4 million, Wissa is yet to make his debut for the club. However, head coach Eddie Howe has provided updates on his recovery.
Wissa’s Injury Status
Eddie Howe has indicated that Wissa’s return to full fitness will take approximately six weeks. During a recent press conference, he emphasized the importance of a thorough recovery process. Howe stated, “A pre-season schedule that we give to players will be six weeks… to get to his very best level, it’ll probably take that time.”
Despite the lengthy recovery timeline, Howe reassured fans that Wissa is making progress and has been seeing specialists, suggesting that there may be opportunities for him to participate before the November break.
Impact on Nick Woltemade
As Wissa remains out, Nick Woltemade, also priced at £7.4 million, may now see an increased role within the team. Amid Wissa’s absence, Woltemade has already scored four goals in five league appearances, making him an attractive option for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers.
Other Injury Updates
Sandro Tonali, priced at £5.4 million, is also under observation. He was an unused substitute in a recent match against Benfica due to illness. Howe noted, “Sandro is still the player we’re monitoring,” indicating that while he trained recently, he may not be ready for the next match against Fulham.
Injury List
- Yoane Wissa: Recovery timeline of six weeks
- Nick Woltemade: Four goals in five appearances
- Sandro Tonali: Monitoring due to illness
- Lewis Hall: Out with a hamstring injury
- Tino Livramento: Dealing with a knee issue, making progress
- Harrison Ashby: Thigh injury
Howe expressed optimism regarding the recoveries of key players, stating that both Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall are back training and progressing well. The outlook on Newcastle’s squad remains cautiously optimistic as they prepare for upcoming matches.
