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Another setback emerges in Yoane Wissa’s long-awaited Newcastle comeback
Despite getting very little training time over the summer, Yoane Wissa headed straight off to join DR Congo shortly after completing his December move to Newcastle.
He made an instant impact for his country, scoring twice and providing an assist in just one and a half matches.
However, his momentum was cut short when he was forced off midway through the second half of the second game, and he has not featured at any level since.
Newcastle initially hoped to have Wissa back at the start of November, before that target was shifted to “after the international break”. Now, the timeline for his return has been pushed back once again.
The club are taking an extremely cautious approach with the 29-year-old, preferring not to rush him into action and risk aggravating the problem.
Yoane Wissa set to miss at least the next three fixtures
According to Craig Hope’s latest Newcastle Confidential column, the most recent update from within the club is that Wissa is now unlikely to be available until early December. That means he will sit out at least the next three matches.
Wissa was signed to replicate Alexander Isak’s style and goal output, offering a like-for-like option up front.
Instead, Eddie Howe has had to turn to Nick Woltemade, whose game is very different and who is still adapting to the Premier League.
Thankfully, the young German has been a pleasant surprise, but there remains plenty of refining to do in terms of how best to use him.
Newcastle’s patience with Wissa could prove invaluable
Once Wissa returns, his presence should ease the pressure on the frontline, giving both the coaching staff and Woltemade more time to adjust.
He should also offer a natural continuation of what Isak and Callum Wilson bring when fit.
Even so, ensuring Wissa is fully ready before he plays is far more important than rushing him back. If handled properly, he stands a far better chance of staying fit for the remainder of the season.
