Newcastle United have confirmed that midfielder Jacob Ramsey will remain sidelined for another three weeks, with manager Eddie Howe providing a positive recovery update. The Magpies also expect new signing Yoane Wissa to be available after the October international break, boosting their attacking options.
Jacob Ramsey Injury Update
Jacob Ramsey joined Newcastle United from Aston Villa in a £39 million summer transfer but has struggled with injury since making his debut. After a brief substitute appearance against Liverpool, Ramsey started against Leeds United but was forced off at half-time following a challenge with Sean Longstaff.
The 24-year-old midfielder has not featured since that match and has already missed fixtures against Wolves, Barcelona, Bournemouth, and Bradford City. According to Howe, Ramsey will also sit out upcoming games against Arsenal, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, and Nottingham Forest.
Possible Return Against Brighton
Speaking ahead of Newcastle’s Premier League clash with Arsenal, Eddie Howe provided encouraging news on Ramsey’s progress.
“Yeah, I think his recovery is going really well. He’s on the grass, working hard, building his fitness back up. The plan, I think, was it would be the first game after the international break that’s ahead of us,” Howe explained.
If all goes to plan, Ramsey could return on October 18, when Newcastle face Brighton & Hove Albion away in the first match after the international fixtures.
Yoane Wissa Injury Update
Newcastle’s attacking options have also been limited by the absence of Yoane Wissa, who arrived from Brentford for £55 million on transfer deadline day. Unfortunately, the 29-year-old forward picked up a knee injury while on international duty with DR Congo before making his debut.
Eddie Howe confirmed that Wissa avoided surgery and is progressing well in his recovery:
“He’s here, and he’s receiving treatment, no operation needed. We’re looking at the other side of the international break. We hope he can be fit and available for that first game.”
Impact on Newcastle United Squad
The absence of Ramsey and Wissa has placed more responsibility on record signing Nick Woltemade, who is still adapting to the Premier League after his move from the Bundesliga. Despite these setbacks, Newcastle remain confident that the return of both Ramsey and Wissa after the break will provide a significant boost to their depth and attacking options.
Conclusion: Key Boosts After the International Break
With Ramsey and Wissa both expected back after the October international break, Newcastle United will be close to fielding a fully fit squad again. Their return could prove decisive as the Magpies aim to push forward in both domestic and European competitions.
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