Allan Saint-Maximin suffers Newcastle United injury ‘setback’ plus Callum Wilson latest

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has provided an injury update on Allan Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson’s fitness.

By Jordan Cronin

Published 17th Sep 2022, 17:39 BST

Updated 17th Sep 2022, 17:47 BST

Allan Saint-Maximin has suffered a “minor setback” in his recovery from a hamstring injury, Eddie Howe has revealed.

The Frenchman missed his third successive Newcastle United game as Howe’s side frustratingly drew 1-1 with AFC Bournemouth.

And ahead of the two-week international break, the Magpies head coach is unsure if Saint-Maximin will return in time for Fulham.

“With Allan, it’s slightly different,” Howe said. “He has had a very minor setback with the physio.

Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin has suffered an injury setback. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

“Whether or not he’ll be fit after the international is slightly unclear, but’s certainly not long-term. It’s not clear if he’ll be fit for our next game yet.”

Callum Wilson, however, is set to come back into contention against the Cottagers after being “close” to playing against Bournemouth.

“Callum’s doing very well,” Howe added. “We’re really pleased with his progress.

“He was close for today but we made an early decision that it would have been too big of a risk, so we hope, with a bit more time, there’s a chance the next game will be good for him.