Newcastle United star posts inspirational message after recent Eddie Howe snub

It’s fair to say Joe Willock’s had a rough couple of years at Newcastle United.

Injury after injury prevented him from really making an impact in the club’s Champions League season, despite playing a huge role in getting the Magpies there. And again, upon his return from being sidelined, Willock has again struggled to make an impact in Eddie Howe’s first team.

The former Arsenal man has largely had to be content with a place on the bench recently, but will hope to come back from the international break with a bang, as the Magpies face a tricky spell both in the Premier League and the Carabao Cup.

However, it appears the deeply religious midfielder is not letting his struggles for gametime, and harsh luck with injuries get him down.

Taking to Instagram, Willock posted a message that many could do with taking heed of.

Printed on a mug in his kitchen, the message read: “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”

Willock is a regular church-goer and posts updates of visits to his Instagram.

The player will hope to be involved next weekend when Brighton and Hove Albion are the visitors to St James’ Park.