Newcastle's Wissa Faces Two-Month Knee Injury Setback

Newcastle United's new signing Yoane Wissa is facing a longer recovery period from a knee injury sustained while on international duty with DR Congo, delaying his debut for the club. Initially expected to return after six weeks, the recovery timeline has now extended to around eight weeks, making his earliest return likely in early November, potentially for the match against West Ham. Manager Eddie Howe confirmed that Wissa's injury does not require surgery, and the club is taking a cautious approach to his rehabilitation to avoid rushing his comeback. This setback is significant as Wissa was brought in for £55 million to bolster Newcastle's attacking options, leaving the team short in that area for now. On a positive note, fellow summer signing Jacob Ramsey is recovering ahead of schedule from an ankle injury and may be available for the upcoming match against Nottingham Forest. Additionally, defender Tino Livramento is expected to be sidelined for about eight weeks due to a knee ligament injury, though it is not as severe as initially feared, with Kieran Trippier available to cover his position.