Newcastle Injury News: Willock and Wilson close, Botman and Lascelles remain out
Newcastle haven't wholly convinced in the opening weeks of the Premier League season but have still managed seven points from their first three games.
The Magpies beat Southampton and Tottenham at St. James' Park either side of a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, and they'll look to maintain their unbeaten start to the campaign when they face Wolves at Molineux on Sunday.
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Ahead of the trip to Wolves this weekend, here’s the current injury state of play for the Magpies...
Fabian Schar's return from a ban would have seen Emil Krafth drop out of the XI regardless but the Swede is a doubt for Newcastle. The versatile defender should be fit to make the matchday squad at Wolves, however.
A long-term injury absentee owing to a knee injury, Eddie Howe has suggested that Sven Botman will play again in 2024 but for now; the Dutchman is sidelined.
Like Botman, Jamal Lascelles is likely to sit out the rest of the year due to a knee issue. "Lascelles and Botman are longer-term with knee injuries, but we hope maybe towards the end of the year that they’ll be closer," Howe said of the centre-back pairing last month.
The teenager is close to a return to action for Newcastle after suffering an ankle injury over the summer. Barring any setbacks, Lewis Miley should return to first team action next month after the international break.
After suffering a back injury over the summer, which required surgery, Callum Wilson remains sidelined for Sunday's game at Wolves. The England international is close to a return with Howe last month stating: "Callum is continuing his rehab from injury."
After suffering a thigh injury early in last month's EFL Cup win at Nottingham Forest, Newcastle will hope Joe Willock can return for Sunday, though he may not be rushed back with it more likely the midfielder is back to full fitness for next weekend's trip to Fulham.
