Overview
- Wissa is ruled out until after the October international break, with Howe hoping he can be ready for the Oct. 18 trip to Brighton.
- Howe said Wissa will not link up with DR Congo for their next World Cup qualifiers because he does not expect him to be fit in time.
- The 29-year-old missed the Champions League opener against Barcelona and is set to sit out several Premier League and cup games.
- Initial fears of a serious ACL problem eased after scans, with insiders suggesting a five-to-six week recovery timeline.
- With Wissa sidelined, Nick Woltemade and William Osula are the available centre-forward options as Howe manages minutes carefully.