Newcastle striker Callum Wilson set for lengthy absence after latest injury setback

12/12/2024 07:11 AM

Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson is set for a lengthy period on the sidelines after suffering another injury setback. The 32-year-old has made just four appearances so far this season and only recently returned after a long-term back injury. Now a hamstring problem — a third after suffering twice with a similar issue last season — is expected to keep him out of Eddie Howe’s side until well into the new year. Wilson returned to Howe’s squad for the first time since the final day of the 2023-24 season late last month and has come on as a substitute in all of the...