Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock was taken off on a stretcher in the course of the Magpies’ 1-0 defeat by the Okay-League XI on Wednesday.
The previous Arsenal teen got here off worst in a collision on the finish of the match and wanted help to depart the sphere.
The Magpies haven’t but confirmed the issue or its severity, however supervisor Eddie Howe expressed confidence that Willock has prevented a ‘main, main damage’.
‘I haven’t got a serious replace but nevertheless it did not look nice on the pitch,’ mentioned Howe. ‘However at this second, it would not appear like a serious, main damage. And fingers crossed it isn’t, as a result of Joe has suffered sufficient. Hopefully he is OK.’
Willock’s potential damage simply weeks earlier than the beginning of the brand new marketing campaign is the most recent in a collection of undesirable points to hit the membership this summer time.
Newcastle had been anticipated to make nice strides available in the market after qualifying for the Champions League for the second time within the final three years however they’ve missed out on a number of targets and look set to half with their star ahead Alexander Isak.
Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock was taken off on a stretcher in the course of the Magpies’ 1-0 defeat by the Okay-League XI on Wednesday
Eddie Howe admitted that the incident did not look good however appeared assured Willock has not sustained a ‘main, main damage’
The Swede stays at dwelling on Tyneside after reporting a groin damage and won’t be becoming a member of his team-mates right here in Seoul in the course of the subsequent six days. The 25-year-old needs a transfer to Anfield however has three years to run on his Newcastle contract, with no launch clause.
Talking from the South Korean capital on Tuesday, Howe advised Mail Sport there has not been a proper supply from any membership for Isak, as he mentioned: ‘He’s nonetheless our participant. He’s contracted to us. We, to a level, management what’s subsequent for him. I’d like to imagine all potentialities are nonetheless out there to us. My want is that he stays, however that’s not in my full management.’
He added: ‘We’ve not acquired a proper supply for Alex, from any membership. My want is that he stays and we see him enjoying once more subsequent yr.’
Newcastle are engaged on offers for a couple of striker proper now, conscious that Isak might go. Yoane Wissa and Benjamin Sesko are essentially the most energetic pursuits, with Ollie Watkins and Nicolas Jackson additionally on their radar.
Sean Longstaff’s sale to Leeds necessitated the acquisition of a midfielder. An damage to Willock will solely enhance the urgency.
