Newcastle may head into the Christmas and New 12 months fixtures with Chris Wooden in assault as doubts stay over the supply of Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak.
Eddie Howe says there’s nonetheless no return date for £60million striker Isak, who has been absent since September with a thigh damage.
Wilson is again on Tyneside after his participation within the World Cup with England however, in contrast to Nick Pope and Kieran Tripper, didn’t characteristic throughout Saturday’s 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano in Spain.
Doubts over the return to health for Callum Wilson (above) and Alexander Isak may see Newcastle head into Christmas and the brand new 12 months with Chris Wooden spearheading their assault
Howe stated: ‘Now we have solely seen Callum briefly. He has come again OK however, with totally different coaching hundreds, we simply must tread fastidiously.’
Isak seems to be set to overlook the matches over Christmas. Howe stated: ‘With Alex, there was no fastened return date on him.
‘The medical workforce take a look at his restoration day-to-day. We do not have a return date. He’s with the medical workforce in the meanwhile.’
The Kiwi striker scored a penalty in a pleasant towards Spanish aspect Rayo Vallecano on Saturday
Isak, 23, has solely performed three matches since signing in August, scoring twice, whereas Wilson was restricted to 18 appearances in all competitions final season on account of constant damage points.
The doubts over Isak and Wilson has opened the door for Wooden, who scored a penalty towards Vallecano.
‘Chris has been massively vital,’ added Howe.
