Newcastle United remain without several senior players for Saturday afternoon’s derby clash away to Sunderland.
Callum Wilson won’t be the sole absentee for Newcastle United in their upcoming clashes against Sunderland and Manchester City. The team’s No.9 was missing from the 4-2 loss against Liverpool on New Year’s Day due to a calf problem picked up during the Boxing Day defeat against Nottingham Forest. Addressing the media at Anfield, United head coach Eddie Howe promptly confirmed Wilson’s unavailability for the next two matches.
Wilson adds to an already extensive injury roster. Despite hopes of Joe Willock, Harvey Barnes, and Elliot Anderson nearing a return, according to the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope, the trio have a slim chance of featuring before the January winter break.
Willock endured a five-month absence due to hamstring and Achilles issues before returning in October. However, the former Arsenal player featured only six times before a recurrence of the latter problem.
Barnes is facing a total absence of four months owing to a foot injury sustained during the 8-0 victory against Sheffield United in September. Despite an expected return in December, a setback occurred, potentially leading to surgery if the 26-year-old can’t resume play in the coming weeks.
Anderson has been sidelined for nearly three months with a stress fracture in his back. While the injury is healing, progress remains slow, and Newcastle won’t rush the return of the Whitley Bay-born midfielder.
Additionally, Kieran Trippier might miss the FA Cup third-round derby at the Stadium of Light due to a groin problem, while a week later, Newcastle faces Manchester City at home.
NewcastleWorld presents a comprehensive view of Newcastle’s injury list and the anticipated return dates for each player from the treatment room.
1. Sandro Tonali – banned
Tonali is suspended from football until August 2024 following an investigation into illegal betting activity. Expected return date: August 2024.
2. Javier Manquillo – groin
Manquillo is currently sidelined with a groin issue. Expected return date: Unknown
3. Matt Targett – hamstring
Targett underwent hamstring surgery early December and is expected to be sidelined for three months. Possible return date: Luton Town (H) 03/02
4. Jacob Murphy – dislocated shoulder
Murphy won’t return until 2024 after undergoing surgery on a dislocated shoulder. Possible return date: Man City (H) 13/01
5. Nick Pope – shoulder
Pope dislocated his shoulder in the win over Man Utd and is expected to be around for four months. Possible return date: April 2024.
6. Elliot Anderson – back
Anderson is out with back injury and won’t return until January at the earliest. Aston Villa (A) 30/01
7. Joe Willock – Achillies
Willock has suffered a fresh Achilles injury and isn’t expected back until January. Possible return date: Aston Villa (A) 30/01
8. Harvey Barnes – toe
Barnes has suffered a setback in his recovery from a toe injury, which has kept him sidelined since September. Could undergo surgery. Possible return date: Aston Villa (A) 30/01
9. Kieran Trippier – groin
Trippier missed the 4-2 defeat at Anfield but Howe hopes the right-back can return “pretty quickly”. Possible return date: Sunderland (A) 06/01
10. Callum Wilson – calf
Howe has confirmed Wilson will miss the next two games with a calf problem. Possible return date: Aston Villa 30/01 (A).
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