Overview
- Eddie Howe said Wissa is definitely not in contention for West Ham and is not close to group training, though he is working individually on the grass.
- The deadline-day buy from Brentford has yet to train with teammates or make his Newcastle debut after suffering a knee injury on international duty in September.
- An initial six-to-eight-week estimate has slipped following a setback, and Newcastle’s staff are prioritising long‑term robustness before reintroducing him.
- Goal.com reports the issue is a Posterior Cruciate Ligament injury and indicates he will likely remain out until after the November international window.
- Howe praised Wissa’s positive influence around the squad and said the forward will need a mini pre-season of roughly six weeks once he rejoins team training.