Huge Newcastle blow as Alexander Isak replacement Yoane Wissa is ruled out 'indefinitely' after injury on international duty
Newcastle have been dealt a huge injury blow as summer signing Yoane Wissa has been ruled out 'indefinitely'.
- Wissa set for spell on sidelines
- Joined Magpies from Brentford
- Signed as replacement for Alexander Isak
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ToggleWHAT HAPPENED?
Per the Daily Mail, Wissa returned from international duty with DR Congo carrying a knee injury, which has ruled him out for an indefinite period, as Newcastle await the results of a scan. The £55 million ($74.5m) signing from Brentford had been expected to make his debut against Wolves, having essentially replaced Alexander Isak after his move to Liverpool, but he will instead see a specialist as the Magpies look to ascertain the severity of the issue.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Newcastle are also dealing with the news that fellow summer signing Jacob Ramsey is injured too; the midfielder has an ankle problem and is set to be out for around a month. It is deeply disappointing for both the club and the two players, given that the Magpies are days away from starting their Champions League campaign against Barcelona.
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WHAT EDDIE HOWE SAID
Manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that Nick Woltemade is likely to make his debut up front in Wissa's absence, telling reporters: "He's trained well and we're really pleased with how he's looked in the first couple of days.
"Big change for him, big opportunity for him. He's got a great nature, a great character. He's very calm and he's gone straight into our training and not looked out of place. He's shown his qualities. We're really pleased with how he's settled in."
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WHAT NEXT?
Newcastle play Wolves this weekend before taking on Barca in their first European encounter of the campaign.
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