Eddie Howe Receives Boost as ‘Outstanding’ Newcastle Star Returns to Training, Could Face Arsenal – Craig Hope
Callum Wilson Close to Full Fitness, Providing a Boost for Newcastle United
Newcastle striker Callum Wilson, 32, has been out since suffering a hamstring injury in December’s 4-2 loss to Brentford.
However, journalist Craig Hope reports that Wilson has returned to light training.
Saturday’s home game against Fulham comes too soon for his return, but he could feature in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal.
While Alexander Isak is in top form and expected to start, having Wilson, whom Eddie Howe called “outstanding,” as an option off the bench would be a boost.
Meanwhile, Harvey Barnes remains sidelined after picking up a thigh injury in the FA Cup win over Bromley. He is expected to be out for another 2-3 weeks.
Newcastle faces Fulham tomorrow in an exciting Premier League clash at St James’ Park.
The Magpies will be looking for revenge after a 3-1 defeat in the reverse fixture last September.
They recently bounced back from a 4-1 loss to Bournemouth with a dominant victory over Southampton.
Despite conceding early at St Mary’s, they took control as Isak netted twice to put them ahead.
Sandro Tonali added a third after the break, sealing all three points for Newcastle. Now, Howe’s men aim to build on that momentum against Fulham.
