Injury Updates on Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, and Callum Wilson
Newcastle United manager, Eddie Howe, provided injury updates on Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, and Callum Wilson ahead of their upcoming match against Nottingham Forest. While both Gordon and Isak will miss the game due to their respective injuries, Wilson is looking good after his recent return.
Anthony Gordon, the former Everton winger, will be unavailable for the match as he continues to recover from an ankle problem. Gordon was substituted at halftime in Newcastle’s previous game against Luton due to the injury. However, Howe remains optimistic about his recovery, stating that they don’t believe the injury is serious and expect him to return to action soon.
On the other hand, Alexander Isak, the Swedish striker, is suffering from a groin issue and will also be absent from the upcoming fixture. Although there is no fixed return date for Isak, Howe mentioned that he is making good progress and hopes for his swift return to the team.
Meanwhile, Callum Wilson, who replaced Gordon during the match against Luton, is returning to full fitness. Despite a 45-minute cameo appearance last week, Wilson showed promising signs and is gradually regaining his sharpness. Howe expressed his satisfaction with Wilson’s training performances and stated that he looks good and is getting back into form.
In addition to the aforementioned players, Newcastle has been dealing with long-term injury issues with Joe Willock and Elliot Anderson. However, there is positive news regarding their recoveries as both players are closing in on their returns. Willock is currently in the final stage of his rehabilitation and is working hard with the sports science team. Anderson has also made significant progress in terms of his running and is not far away from a comeback.
Overall, Newcastle has faced numerous injury setbacks throughout the season, with players like Nick Pope and Joelinton sidelined for a significant portion of the campaign. Additionally, the club has had to navigate through Sandro Tonali’s betting ban. Nevertheless, there was a glimmer of hope last week as Harvey Barnes made his comeback from injury. Barnes made an immediate impact by coming off the bench and scoring against Luton. Howe praised Barnes for his hard work and highlighted the significance of his goal, indicating that it represented the options that Newcastle has been missing.
Despite the challenges posed by injuries, Newcastle remains determined to overcome these setbacks and build a strong team moving forward. The return of key players like Wilson and Barnes will undoubtedly bolster their squad and provide them with more options on the field.
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