Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says he “feels so unhappy” for Callum Wilson after the striker was dominated out for as much as two months with a hamstring harm.
Wilson solely made his first look of the season final month due to harm and has performed simply 66 minutes throughout 4 Premier League video games.
The England worldwide has scored 48 objectives in 122 video games throughout 5 seasons for Newcastle, however his time on Tyneside has additionally been hampered by a succession of health points.
“I actually really feel for Callum,” stated Howe. “We see the work, the dedication, the professionalism that he is proven, not simply within the restoration from this harm, however all through his profession.
“To me he is an inspirational participant and while you’re in these moments, you need to perceive how troublesome this season has been for him.
“He is not lower corners – he is gone by way of a course of to maintain himself match – taking himself away from household, searching for finest opinions on this planet. Once you see him not get the outcomes, I really feel so unhappy for him.
“He is been outwardly emotional to me. I’ve seen the harm. Nevertheless it offers him further motivation to return again and contribute.”
Wilson, who’s out of contract on the finish of the season, posted a message on Instagram on Thursday saying he wanted to “take just a little step backwards”.
“Irritating as it’s for everybody on the market ready for my return and to have the ability to assist the workforce, these shortcomings additionally upset and frustrate me greater than anyone else,” he stated.
“I’m doing every thing in my energy to rediscover the most effective model of myself and eventually get off this emotional rollercoaster.”
Howe additionally stated goalkeeper Nick Pope is to see a specialist a few knee harm and is a doubt for Saturday’s sport in opposition to Leicester.
The 32-year-old has missed only one match this season, a 1-0 Carabao Cup win over League Two AFC Wimbledon in October.
“Initially we thought it was nothing, so I believe he is searching for some specialist opinion at this time after which we’ll see if he is out there,” stated Howe.
