Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson & Lewis Miley: Newcastle United injury list & expected return dates
Newcastle United extended their unbeaten start to the new campaign by coming from behind to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday.
The Magpies trailed at half-time after Mario Lemina opened the scoring, and Eddie Howe responded by making a triple change. Harvey Barnes for Alexander Isak was an enforced substitution but the introduction of Sandro Tonali and Joe Willock for Sean Longstaff and Joelinton was tactical.
United had to wait until the 75th minute to equalise when Fabian Schar’s long distance looped over goalkeeper Sam Johnstone after it took a nick off Craig Dawson. Barnes then completed a dramatic comeback with a stunning strike of his own when cutting inside on the right to find the top corner.
Howe’s men are back in action against Fulham on Saturday. NewcastleWorld takes a look at the squad’s current injury/ absentee list and when each player is expected to return.
Alexander Isak
Isak was forced to withdraw at half-time during the 2-1 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers because of a facial injury.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
“I think it was more his eye so I’m not 100% sure what the issue was but I knew he had to come off. We’ll find out more afterwards. I absolutely hope not [it isn’t serious] as he’s such an important player for us.”
Expected return date: TBC.
Callum Wilson
Wilson picked up a back injury during the first week of pre-season, which required an injection. He has missed all five of the club’s opening competitive fixtures.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
“Callum hasn’t had a setback but he’s a little bit behind where we wanted him to be. We envisaged that he might be training at this moment but he’s not there yet.
“There’s no injury or re-injury, it’s just a case of him not feeling like he can push that final part [of the recovery] at the moment but hopefully in the coming weeks he will be but it’s not going to be a long-term problem.”
Expected return date: TBC
Lewis Miley
The 18-year-old midfielder fractured his metatarsal just days before he was scheduled to report back for pre-season.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
“He's doing well, he's back on the grass, it is great to see him with his boots on. The first time was last week. He's on track I'd say for the three months he was given initially, I don't see any big change from that."
Expected return date: Late September/ early October.
Sven Botman
The Dutch defender has been sidelined since March because of an ACL injury. It came after Botman had previously missed three months with a knee injury.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
"Both players have shown a great attitude to their injuries. Long road ahead for both of them. They're sort of in the middle of that time now. Both seem a lot more positive and I think it's natural when you first have the injury. and you sort of have the operation, and you're in the early stages, you can't do a lot, there's a feeling of frustration.
"I've been there as an athlete, it's a difficult moment. But when you start to do more and you get the heartbeat going and you get the physical work started, you feel so much better about yourself.
Expected return date: December 2024.
Jamaal Lascelles
Just a couple of weeks after Botman sustained an ACL injury, club skipper Lascelles did the same during the early stages of the 4-3 win over West Ham United.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
“I'd say Sven's probably a little bit ahead of Jamaal just in terms of their rehabs, but both players committed to their work and doing great.”