Overview
- Anthony Gordon was withdrawn with a recurring hip problem during Wednesday's Champions League win over Athletic Club.
- Howe confirmed scans are being arranged and said there is every chance Gordon could miss Sunday’s trip to Brentford, though he has not been ruled out.
- Will Osula has an ankle injury and will miss the Brentford match with an expected absence measured in weeks.
- Summer signing Yoane Wissa is training on the grass and building fitness after a knee injury, with his debut still to come.
- Gordon has appeared short of full fitness in recent weeks and remains without a Premier League goal or assist this season.