Eddie Howe Reveals Latest Injury News on Newcastle’s £55m Star Acquisition Yoane Wissa
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has provided an encouraging update on Yoane Wissa, confirming the striker is nearing his debut for the club. The 29-year-old international from the Democratic Republic of Congo has returned to full training after a knee injury sidelined him shortly after his £55 million transfer from Brentford three months ago.
Eddie Howe’s Update on Yoane Wissa
During a recent press briefing, Howe shared that Wissa participated in an 11-a-side practice game, where he played for approximately 30 minutes. He described this development as positive, noting that Wissa’s performance was satisfactory. “That was good, more minutes for him,” Howe commented.
Upcoming Premier League Fixture
Howe indicated that a final decision regarding Wissa’s participation in Saturday’s Premier League match against Burnley would depend on his performance in Friday’s training. He emphasized the importance of Wissa being fit enough to contribute effectively on the field.
Impact of Wissa’s Return
In a significant boost for Newcastle, Wissa will not be participating in the Africa Cup of Nations, having been excluded from his national team’s squad. The player took to Instagram to affirm his support for the team as they move forward.
Current Team Form
Newcastle United aims to maintain its strong home record, remaining unbeaten at St James’ Park in the Premier League since August. However, the team is looking to address a concerning trend of conceding points from winning positions, having dropped 11 points in this manner this season, which is tied for the highest in the league. Howe remarked, “We’re looking at patterns and trends all the time and I don’t think there’s something fundamentally wrong but we can certainly do better.”
Injury Updates on Other Players
Aside from Wissa, Eddie Howe also provided insights regarding midfielder Sandro Tonali, who recently suffered an injury during a match against Tottenham. Howe expressed optimism about Tonali’s condition, indicating that scans did not reveal significant issues and suggesting it might be a mild injury similar to a dead leg.
- Player: Yoane Wissa
- Transfer Fee: £55 million
- Injury: Knee injury
- Training Update: Returned to full training, participated in 30 minutes of practice
- Upcoming Match: Premier League against Burnley
- Injury Status: Positive update on Sandro Tonali
