Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa out with knee injury, confirms Eddie Howe
Newcastle’s summer signing Yoane Wissa will miss the upcoming matches due to a knee injury, manager Eddie Howe confirmed.
Wissa Sidelined After International Duty
Yoane Wissa, one of Newcastle’s key signings this season, was expected to make his debut this weekend. However, Howe revealed in a press conference that the striker is unable to play due to a knee issue.
“Yoane Wissa won’t be able to play this weekend. He has a knee injury, but I don’t know anything more than that. We only saw him for the first time yesterday,” Howe said.
The 26-year-old forward had played for the Congo national team during the FIFA international break, featuring in qualifiers against Sudan and Senegal. He left the second match feeling discomfort, which prompted the medical assessment.
Career Journey of Yoane Wissa
- Born in France, Wissa started at Châteauroux in 2015.
- Played for Angers, Laval, Ajaccio, and then Lorient, where he made a name for himself in 2018.
- Moved to the Premier League with Brentford in 2021, recording 49 goals and 11 assists in 149 appearances.
- Newcastle signed him this transfer window for £55 million (~R$297 million).
Upcoming Matches for Newcastle
- Premier League: Newcastle faces Wolverhampton this Saturday (13) at 11:00 AM Brasília time, still chasing their first victory of the season. They currently have two draws and one defeat from their first three games.
- Champions League: On Thursday (18), the Magpies will make their European debut against Barcelona, with kick-off at 4:00 PM Brasília time, marking a tough challenge for the club.
