Callum Wilson set to be out for around 8 weeks with new hamstring injury (Howe)

[toon25]

Thank fuck.

[ponsaelius]

Would be brill to have him back for the run in.

[TRon]

5 minutes ago, ponsaelius said:

Would be brill to have him back for the run in.

 

We've had some fantastic results without him like, that's been a real bonus. But we are definitely better with him in the team.

[SUPERTOON]

With a 2 week international break coming we may well see him soon after that.

[WillingtonMag]

Would be interesting to see him In our full strength team now we have a bit of form like.

[David Edgar]

5 hours ago, Dr Jinx said:

Might be back for the Norwich game

 

Lush.

[NE27]

This would be a very welcome development, just to have the options at least is a game changer.

 

Wood looks goosed after playing every minute since joining!

[Chris_R]

2 hours ago, TRon said:

 

We've had some fantastic results without him like, that's been a real bonus. But we are definitely better with him in the team.

 

I mean I totally get what you're saying, but our best form this season has been without him in the team.

[cubaricho]

1 minute ago, Chris_R said:

 

I mean I totally get what you're saying, but our best form this season has been without him in the team.

 

Howe will definitely see it this way and Wilson will be eased back into the squad - especially if the form continues to stay up over the next few weeks while Wilson is still out.

[TRC]

He's going to need a few appearances off the bench to start with anyway. 

[geordie_b]

Its not like we are creating loads of chances for Wood atm, would Wilson require a totally different way of playing that we cant risk until safe?

[Thiago]

Wilson is quick and loves to run off the shoulder. The thought of Bruno having Wilson as a passing option makes us considerably more dangerous. 

[Mountain]

Unfortunately Wilson is often injured, great player though.

 

We definitely need another striker, or two.

 

 

[ExiledGeordie]

 I saw him just earlier, good solid stride coming into Waitrose ha. Leicester is 4.5 weeks away, seems realistic. 

[RodneyCisse]

From listening to his podcast it sounds like they’re taking their time with it for once.

 

I can imagine last season Bruce being like get the lad back in we’re ‘kin buggered.

[Jesse Pinkman]

Any estimate on when he is back?

[Slim]

Soon

[relámpago blanco]

As mucha s I like winning games, if we are basically safe I would probably not bring him back this season.  Give him a chance to be fully fit and not take any risks.

[SUPERTOON]

Just now, relámpago blanco said:

As mucha s I like winning games, if we are basically safe I would probably not bring him back this season.  Give him a chance to be fully fit and not take any risks.

Same with Trippier as well 

[Guest reefatoon]

9 minutes ago, relámpago blanco said:

As mucha s I like winning games, if we are basically safe I would probably not bring him back this season.  Give him a chance to be fully fit and not take any risks.

 

Don't really think there is much point to that. If we are safe, then I am fully expecting him to not be starting for us next season due to upgrades coming in. If he is fit enough then play him as he probably won't be getting much game time next season anyway.

 

 

Edited March 18, 2022 by reefatoon

[Thiago]

He gets better every week he's out. His hold up play and willingness to run in behind would change the way this team plays.

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England internationals Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson are aiming to return for Newcastle United in their potential crucial Premier League games against Crystal Palace and Norwich next month.

The return of two of his best players would be a huge boost for manager Eddie Howe who has done brilliantly to keep moving Newcastle clear of the bottom three in their absence.

But having gone eight games unbeaten over the course of almost two months, the Magpies have since lost two games on the spin against Chelsea and Everton. 

They have lacked a serious goal threat in both defeats, despite playing well in other areas, something the return of Trippier, whose set-piece delivery is among the best in Europe, and Wilson would remedy.

Trippier broke a bone in his foot against Aston Villa on February 13 but has had the protective boot removed and is now able to put some weight on it. He is still walking with the aid of crutches but medical staff are pleased with the progress he is making.

That has raised hopes that the 31 year-old could be running again within the next two weeks and would give him time to prove his match fitness before Newcastle’s home game against Crystal Palace on April 20.

If that proves to be too soon for the former Atletico Madrid player, the games against Norwich (April 23) and Liverpool (April 30) will become realistic targets.

The Magpies have sorely missed the right-back, who was superb at both ends of the pitch in the five appearances he made for the club following a £12 million move in January.

Emil Kafth has done well in his absence but he lacks the same offensive threat on the right flank as Trippier, as well as his leadership and organisational qualities in defence.

Wilson is another player Howe has to do without for too long. The former Bournemouth centre-forward is still Newcastle’s leading goalscorer this season with six goals, despite not playing since the draw against Manchester United on December 27.

The 30 year-old picked up a painful Achilles problem during that game, the latest in a long list of injuries for the striker, who also missed three months of last season with a muscle tear.

But Wilson has begun to run again at Newcastle’s warm-weather training camp in Dubai and will gradually increase his workload over the next week.

At the moment, he is only able to jog gently and is not involved in any contact training with his teammates, but once he has regained confidence in his Achilles, he is expected to get up to speed quickly and is also targeting the game against Palace in April.

Howe has stressed to his players, as well as supporters, that Newcastle still have lots of work to do this season, despite moving nine points clear of the drop zone with nine games left to play.

Realistically, Howe’s side, who have 31 points, need at least two more wins to be confident they will not be dragged back into the relegation battle below them.

Meanwhile, Newcastle midfielder Isaac Hayden has been charged by the Football Association for a tweet criticising match officials after the defeat against Chelsea.

Hayden, who is currently recovering from knee surgery, has been charged with improper conduct after sending a tweet that said “some performance from the boys against 12 men”.

An FA spokesperson said: “Newcastle United’s Isaac Hayden has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3.1 following their Premier League game against Chelsea on Sunday 13 March 2022.

“It is alleged that the midfielder’s comments on social media after the game constitute improper conduct as they attack the integrity of the match official and/or are personally offensive and/or bring the game into disrepute.”

 

[LFEE]

Could be back for Wolves at a push according to Luke Edwards.

[xLiaaamx]

He thinks Leicester is too risky and Palace is much more realistic

 

 

I don't see how three days could make such a huge difference this far out, to be honest.

[The Butcher]

Doesn't look like he'll be back anytime soon. 

 

Sell him in the summer and buy a starter and a young talented striker.