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Asked if Wissa would be back for Barcelona on Thursday, Howe said: “Yeah, I don't know currently as I sit here. I think he'll go away for tests and maybe see a specialist to see. So unfortunately, I can't give you that update.” Still not even certain on the damage yet. So everyone brace themselves.

Wished all kinds of injury on the outgoing striker and now the guy coming in is injured before even kicking a ball for the club. And on top of that, so is the key midfielder we brought in for depth. Classic.

Lost track of the number of times people have wished serious injury on Isak. And so imagine the irony now. I'm sure Liverpool fans will take great delight in rubbing it in too.

I think some of you just enjoy getting worked up and worrying A perpetual state of anxiety and bed wetting.

It's not even about being right. But let's maybe give the guys at the club that have done such a good job, a bit more credit than labelling new signings as average or no better than Osula after watching them in two games for their national team that has nothing to do with Newcastle.

When we signed Isak for a record fee after he had scored 5 goals in Spain did you think he was going to justify it? He's a talented young striker that just had his break out season, and the club have done their scouting and due diligence and like him as a prospect that can contribute and still have a lot of room to grow further. It is a calculated assessment and decision that has been taken, and not one carelessly done off the back of two random games, like your assessment was based on. That's why we have scouts and data guys that analyse these players. We aren't just picking out random names from anywhere. The fee for any talented young player is typically just as much about the player they can go on to become, as it is about what they can do currently. His fee is not too dissimilar from other young strikers that have moved from German clubs this summer. You ask me if I think he will justify the fee? Well when we look at the evidence of players that have been signed under this manager then yes, I like his chances of doing so a lot. You might well think the fee is ridiculous, but you're the sort that would have said the same about the previous striker. The club disagree with you, and so maybe you don't have all the answers just from watching the last two games for Germany.

"taking it personally" You're a funny guy I'll give you that Who cares what reputation a player is coming with?! "Reputation of a Messi or Robben" for goodness sake! Too many of you think a signing is good just because of social media hype and how their ratings look on FM or FIFA. Never mind what the manager wants or requires from that position and how the player fits into his system, and therefore how much of a threat they can be. Your judgement of any of these players doesn't seem to have much thought or reasoning behind it and so none of it really has any merit. Woltemade just had a season good enough to lead his former team to their first cup in 13 years I think it was, and you compare him to Osula because you watched two games for Germany. This is just nonsensical embarrassing stuff. You must be some sort of troll or a clown.

The heck is this Israel and Italy game man. Madness

Apparently we're run by a bunch of complete idiots that just closed their eyes and picked him out at random from a list. And so they'll no doubt be horrified to learn after these two games for Germany that they've paid a club record amount for someone that's apparently no better than Osula and that apparently isn't a striker at all.

"another average addition" Based on your in depth expertise scouting over two Germany games I take it Out of interest, who are the other "average additions" we are adding Woltemade to? Can't wait to find out.

We need a DOF that can come in and work well with the people at the club, has decent contacts and relationships with clubs and agents, and that can work on and finalise deals. Hopefully Howe has been consulted as well as we need to bring in someone that can work with him. We must have a DOF at the club or we will always be at a disadvantage, as we got a glimpse of this past summer. It's why I have previously said if there is no DOF Howe can work with then he's going to have to go at some point. If he has to be involved in picking one then let him do so. Hopefully the next guy sticks as there's been too much instability with that role.

Would help if they actually kept their eyes open while they were watching.

They're not joking. It's the second one.

Why do you think it's so difficult for some people to understand this?! It amazes me how some folks minds work man.

This is like watching Amorim's Man Utd. Same shite formation and same shite play.

Wirtz still stinks.

Nagelsman is going to get sacked.

Why are they playing two tens off a striker that looks to drop into space?! So congested in there. Another dodgy looking setup from Nagelsman.

Nice first time ball through. Good to see someone making a run in behind ahead of him.

Hasn't had to do much to be fair. Just pop it about a bit.

Is Harry Kane seriously going to play 90 mins here?!

Rashford man

The further back he's moved the better he's become. Has looked great in a deeper midfield role.

Rashford is a mess.