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Wissa Left Out of DR Congo AFCON Squad as Newcastle Weigh Return After 11v11 Outings

The decision keeps the £55m forward in Newcastle’s hands to finish rehabilitation and be considered when club medics judge him ready.

Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Third Place Playoff - South Africa v DR Congo - Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast - February 10, 2024 DR Congo's Yoane Wissa looks dejected after losing the penalty shootout REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
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Overview

  • DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre excluded Yoane Wissa from the 26-man Africa Cup of Nations squad announced this week.
  • Eddie Howe confirmed Wissa has completed a behind-closed-doors 11v11 and scheduled another, with further sessions guiding any selection call.
  • A subsequent report said he came through an additional 11v11 on Wednesday, indicating progress toward match readiness.
  • The 29-year-old has yet to make a competitive appearance for Newcastle after a September PCL knee injury sustained with DR Congo against Senegal.
  • Howe is considering him for the Burnley matchday squad if training is completed satisfactorily, with teammates described as impressed by his sharpness in sessions.