Newcastle have been rocked by the news that Callum Wilson will miss the next two months with a hamstring injury, Mail Sport can exclusively reveal.
The striker has only just returned from a four-month layoff, in which he was suffering from a combination of back and hamstring issues, and it was hoped his presence would lighten the load on top-scorer Alexander Isak.
But after making only four substitute appearances, Wilson and his boss Eddie Howe are now coming to terms with the latest setback. It is a huge blow for both the player and his club, whose January transfer plans could yet be affected by the loss.