Why Callum Wilson misses Newcastle United’s Premier League clash at Bournemouth

Callum Wilson misses Newcastle United’s Premier League clash against former club Bournemouth.
Jordan Cronin
By Jordan Cronin
Published 11th Feb 2023, 16:33 BST
Updated 11th Feb 2023, 16:36 BST
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Newcastle United are without Callum Wilson for tonight’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth (kick-off 5:30pm).

The Magpies striker’s absence has forced Eddie Howe into one change on the South Coast as club-record signing Alexander Isak starts his league match since September.

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Wilson had started the last eight games and broke his 11-game goal-drought by scoring the opener in United’s 1-1 draw versus West Ham last Saturday.

Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson celebrates his goal against West Ham United.Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson celebrates his goal against West Ham United.
Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson celebrates his goal against West Ham United.

But the 30-year-old hasn’t travelled to the Vitality Stadium due to “minor injury”, so Isak takes his place having missed last weekend through concussion protocols.

Nick Pope starts in goal behind a back four of Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Sven Botman and Dan Burn. Sean Longstaff, Joelinton and Joe Willock are the midfield three, while Miguel Almiron and Allan Saint-Maximin start either side of Isak.

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