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Newcastle's Howe Eyes Squad Depth Amid Wissa Injury

9/26/2025

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Eddie Howe seeks a Newcastle United squad with two quality players per position.
Yoane Wissa, a £55 million signing, is sidelined by knee injury from DR Congo duty.
He has not debuted; return by October 18 vs Brighton.
Nick Woltemade, the other new signing, has impressed but needs fitness.
Wissa prioritizes team success; Howe acknowledges integrating him as Woltemade leads.

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Story summary

Eddie Howe seeks a Newcastle United squad with two quality players per position.
Yoane Wissa, a £55 million signing, is sidelined by knee injury from DR Congo duty.
He has not debuted; return by October 18 vs Brighton.
Nick Woltemade, the other new signing, has impressed but needs fitness.
Wissa prioritizes team success; Howe acknowledges integrating him as Woltemade leads.