Overview
- The DR Congo forward will miss Sunday’s trip to West Ham, with Howe confirming it is “definitely not” his return.
- Wissa is working on the grass but is not close to first‑team training, as the club prioritises fitness before reintegration.
- He injured his knee on international duty against Senegal in September and has yet to feature since joining from Brentford.
- No return date has been set, with some reports suggesting his debut could follow the November international break.
- Howe praised Wissa’s character and influence around the squad, while contributions from Nick Woltemade have helped cover his absence.