Isak, Willock & Schar: Newcastle United injury news latest and return dates ahead Arsenal clash
Newcastle United will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to five matches this weekend, but will face a considerable obstacle in their path in the form of title contenders Arsenal. Eddie Howe’s men have won two and drawn two of their past four top flight outings, and could move up to seventh with a victory in North London.
The Magpies travel to the capital at a foreboding time, however. The Gunners are on a winning streak of five games in the Premier League, and have scored five or more in three of those fixtures. They did slip up against FC Porto in the Champions League in midweek though, and will have to overturn a one-goal deficit in the second leg of their Portuguese double header if they are to reach the last eight of the competition.
But before that, they will host Newcastle on Saturday evening, and the Magpies will arrive at the Emirates without a number of recognisable first team names at their disposal. With that in mind, we’ve taken a look at their current injury list, and any expected return dates where available, below…
Wilson could be out for three months after suffering a pectoral injury that required surgery during the recent win over Nottingham Forest. Speaking about the complaint, Eddie Howe said: ‘It’s a really strange injury, a tussle right at the end of the game. Initially, we thought it was his shoulder, but it is his pectoral muscle. He went to see a specialist, and he is having it operated on as we speak.’
With his contract set to expire in the summer of 2025 and an exit already touted on numerous occasions, the 31-year-old may have played his final game for Newcastle, while his Euro 2024 hopes now hang by a thread.
The Italian midfielder is still serving a ban for gambling-related offences, and will not be available for selection until August.
Joelinton is sidelined after picking up an injury during last month’s Tyne-Wear derby win over Sunderland. An official club statement said: ‘Newcastle confirms Joelinton has successfully undergone surgery on a thigh injury sustained earlier this month. The midfielder will now commence a period of rehab and is expected to return to action in May.’
