YOANE WISSA NEWS

Newcastle player ratings vs Bayer Leverkusen: Anthony Gordon heroics not enough as Magpies pegged back late in Champions League draw

Newcastle squandered a wonderful opportunity to all-but seal their place in the Champions League knockout rounds after a late equaliser from...

2 DAYS AGO • goal

16 minutes from bench Wissa appeared for 16 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 2-1 win against Brentford and is set to play moving forward, according to manager Eddie Howe. "He looks positive, body lan...

Impact Wissa would finally make his first appearance for Newcastle Saturday, but only for a few minutes, coming on the field for a short 16-minute stint. This is massive news for the club, as he should be deemed fit moving forward, with the club finally having its star summer signing available. He should work into a starting role in the coming matches, likely to be a massive boost to the Newcastle attack despite Nick Woltemade's solid performance filling the spot.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench spot Wissa (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Burnley.

Impact Wissa has trained twice in a full 11v11 opposition without feeling any pain, but he will only find a place on the bench for Saturday's clash against the Clarets. The striker is close to full readiness, though the staff will manage his return by limiting his role. This still represents excellent news for the Magpies since he can boost the frontline and provide an option after scoring 18 goals last campaign with Brentford.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Saturday Wissa (knee) could be available for Saturday's clash against Burnley, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "We're getting closer. We did an 11v11 game, sort of for him, o...

Impact Wissa is very close from making the match squad after training for the second time in a 11v11 opposition on Wednesday without feeling any pain. The striker will be a late fitness call ahead of the game and could make the squad if deemed fit enough. This is excellent news for the Magpies since he will be a nice addition in the frontline and boost the line, strong of his 18 goals scored last campaign with Brentford.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Could be on bench Saturday Wissa (knee) could return to the bench Saturday, per Luke Edwards of The Telegraph.

Impact Wissa could be back on the bench for Saturday's clash with Burnley after playing another training match. The forward has been slowly ramping up his intensity on the way back from a knee injury. When fully fit he should be an option alongside Nick Woltemade, though a starting role is likely weeks away.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Yoane Wissa Left Out of AFCON: Congo Drops Newcastle Striker Over Fitness Concerns The absence of Yoane Wissa is one of the most notable developments ahead of the African Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Newcastle striker, si...

DECEMBER 2 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Set for training game Wissa (knee) is set to play another training game this week, according to Lee Ryder of The Chronicle.

Impact Wissa played in an 11-a-side training match last week and is targeting another such match this week. He's not going to feature for at least another week for the senior team, but this semi-match action is a great step in his recovery. Wissa will be another option alongside Nick Woltemade, or to spell Woltemade when back fit.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Builds fitness in 11v11 training Wissa (knee) participated in an 11v11 opposition in training last week and will have another one this week, gradually building his fitness towards a return, coach Eddie Howe said i...

Impact Wissa is progressing well in his recovery from a long term knee injury since he participated in an 11v11 opposition in training last week, ending the session without any issues. The striker will have another one in the coming days and if he does fine after this one, he will be very close to making the match squad next week. This is good news for the Magpies since his return will be a nice boost for the attack and will allow the other forwards to rest. Wissa scored 18 goals for Brentford last season in 35 appearances and will look to contribute the same with his new club once available.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Joins team training Wissa (knee) was spotted training with his teammates for the first time on Wednesday, according to Craig Hope from the Daily Mail.

Impact Wissa damaged his posterior cruciate ligament and could not train with the team until Wednesday. The striker returned to work on grass while kicking the ball and moving closer to a spot in the match squad. The upcoming games will come too soon for Wissa as he is targeting a return against Sunderland on Dec. 14, according to reports. Until then, Nick Woltemade is expected to remain the starter to lead the line for the Magpies.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Close to resume team training Wissa (knee) is still far away to return to competition but close from resuming team training, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "He's working well. He's not back trai...

Impact Wissa is working well on his recovery from a knee injury and is close to resume team training with his new club, although he remains far from making his return to competition. The striker will however expect to return before the end of the year to play his first minutes with the Magpies. Until then, Nick Woltemade has been leading the frontline for Newcastle.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Wissa (knee) will miss Saturday's clash with Manchester City, but is ramping up his workload, per manager Eddie Howe. "Still out, but is starting to up his work now."

Impact Wissa will miss at least one more match, but he's ramping up his workload. It's a good sign that he could be back before too long. Wissa would be a key option in the team to complement Nick Woltemade. Wissa scored 18 times and added four assists last seasons with Brentford.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Building fitness on grass Wissa (knee) is building his fitness on grass and progressing well, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "He's working well. He's on the grass and he's building his fitne...

Impact Wissa has shown good improvement after being spotted on grass working on his fitness. The newcomer still needs some time to be robust enough to make the match squad, but his return to competition isn't far. Until he is fully fit, Nick Woltemade will remain the main starter leading the line for the Magpies.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Yoane Wissa suffers another injury setback: Newcastle's striker set to miss proposed return date as long wait for debut continues

Newcastle United's wait to see Yoane Wissa in action goes on. The £55 million summer signing has suffered another delay in his recovery from...

OCTOBER 31 • goal

Nearing return, likely after break Wissa (knee) is nearing a return and could feature Nov. 2 against West Ham, but appears to be out until at least the international break, according to manager Eddie Howe, per Lee R...

Impact Wissa has been battling knee issues since the start of the season and has yet to see a minute this season, not debuting with the Magpies. However, the forward is nearing a return to action after around two months out, possibly in contention for their match against West Ham. On the other hand, it does appear they are taking his return cautiously, and it may take him a bit more time to see the field, likely to eye a return following the end of the November international break. This will cause a bit of competition in the forward department, as Nick Woltemade has bagged five goals in eight matches since taking over the starting role at forward.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle news: Steve Howey on Yoane Wissa and Afcon Newcastle news: Steve Howey on Yoane Wissa and Afcon

OCTOBER 17 • BBC.CO.UK

Trains on grass Wissa (knee) was training on grass this week but remains sidelined for the time being, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "Yoane's had his first time on the grass with...

Impact Wissa has shown good improvement in his recovery as he returned to training on grass this week. The forward, however, remains out for several weeks as he continues to take gradual steps toward regaining full fitness. Nick Woltemade will benefit from increased playing time until his return.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers setback Wissa (knee) has suffered a setback and is now expected to miss eight weeks instead of four to five weeks, according to Keith Downie of Sky Sports.

Impact Wissa will miss out a bit longer than initially expected, with the forward now expected to be sidelined for eight weeks and miss out until the start of November. This will leave him aiming for a return against West Ham on Nov. 2 or Athletic Club on Nov. 5 in UCL action, missing at least a month more of action. The forward still has yet to debut for his new club, extending the wait a bit longer. Nick Woltemade should continue to serve at forward until Wissa is ready for action again.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle's plan to replace Alexander Isak's goals after Yoane Wissa injury and slow Nick Woltemade start

Eddie Howe is putting his Newcastle players through post-game training sessions to bolster their attacking output, as the Magpies seek to re...

SEPTEMBER 27 • goal

Doesn't require surgery Wissa (knee) doesn't require surgery and is currently receiving treatment with the aim to be back available for the game against Brighton after the international break, coach Eddie...

Impact Wissa won't need to undergo surgery for his knee injury as the forward is currently under treatment and aims to be fit to make his debut with the Magpies against Brighton on Oct. 18 after the international break. This is positive news for Newcastle since his absence is not expected to extend beyond this timeframe if he avoids setbacks. That said, newcomer Nick Woltemade and Anthony Gordon will continue seeing decent playing time until Wissa returns.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

In race to be fit for Brighton Wissa (knee) is eyeing a return against Brighton following the October international break, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Now we just have to deal the best we can with that sit...

Impact Wissa has now been confirmed to be out for the next few weeks, with the forward set to be out until after the next break when facing Brighton on Oct. 18. This will leave him out for just over a month, still awaiting his debut with the club after a transfer on deadline day. That said, Nick Woltemade and Anthony Gordon will likely continue to see time at forward until Wissa returns to action.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out until international break Wissa (knee) is expected to be out until after the October international break, per manager Eddie Howe. "Yoane will - we hope - be back after the next international break, so that'...

Impact Wissa is set for more than a month on the sideline with the knee injury. That means he will miss one of the busiest periods of the schedule, including two Champions League matches. Nick Woltemade is expected to lead the line, with Anthony Gordon also available if needed to play up front.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out four to five weeks Wissa (knee) is out for the next four to five weeks due to a knee injury, according to Lee Ryder of the Chronicle.

Impact Wissa has undergone assessment and, luckily, has avoided a major ACL injury but will still miss time, expected to return in around four to five weeks. This is a rough development after just joining the team, still yet to make his club debut. He will now look to return near the end of October, with Nick Woltemade likely to see more time while Wissa is out.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool to slowly integrate Isak into team after record move from Newcastle

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says record signing Alexander Isak will be gradually integrated into the team after his heavily interrupted start to the season

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Yoane Wissa and Newcastle's shift in transfer policy Yoane Wissa and Newcastle's shift in transfer policy

SEPTEMBER 12 • BBC.CO.UK

Ruled out against Wolves Wissa has suffered an apparent knee injury while on international duty with RD Congo and is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Wolves, coach Eddie Howe said in the press confer...

Impact Wissa has suffered a knee injury while on international duty with RD Congo and needs to see some specialists in the coming hours to know the extend of that injury. The new striker of the Magpies will miss the game against Wolves on Saturday. That said, his absence will therefore leave some space to Nick Woltemade to take a larger role from scratch in the frontline.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE