Newcastle boss Eddie Howe confirms injury boost ahead of weekend clash

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has confirmed his squad boost with returning players ahead of the weekend clash with Brighton.

Brazilian Joelinton returns from a minor injury, while Jacob Ramsey has overcome an ankle injury, and Yoane Wissa has also resumed training after a long-term knee issue.

Howe revealed fears, indicating that the club had been a “little concerned” about the Joelinton who travelled with Brazil during an international break, but confirmed the midfielder is expected to train today.

“We were a little concerned about Joelinton, but he seems to be okay. Hopefully, he will train today,” Howe said.

On Wissa, who joined Newcastle this summer but has yet to make his debut, is now “back on the grass”, according to the coach.

“We have seen him back on the grass for the first time, which is great to see; it is now a case of stepping him up gradually, in terms of timelines– nothing has changed,” he added.

The English manager also provided an update on Ramsey, who has returned from an ankle injury and has been participating in a couple of training sessions, and is expected to be in the travelling squad.

Meanwhile, Lewis Hall remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, though a second scan revealed positive progress.

Howe said that Hall’s second scan was good and the club hopes that he will return before the next international break.

“His second scan was good news – we hope he will be back before the next international break,” Howe concluded.

Brington will face Newcastle United at the American Express Stadium on October 18 in the Premier League game over the weekend, and Howe’s positive injury update couldn’t have come at a better time than this.