Willock – who played against Watford last weekend despite suffering a toe injury on the eve of the game – was forced off in this afternoon’s 2-1 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers with a hip problem.
"Unfortunately he took a knock to his hip, which he couldn't carry on with,” said Bruce. “It looks a sore one. Until we have scans, we won’t know the severity of it. We're disappointed with that as well.”
Newcastle’s goal, which cancelled out Hee Chan Hwang’s opener, was scored by Jeff Hendrick, who replaced Willock. Hwang scored a 58th-minute winner for Wolves. Bruce said: "We got back into the game. After we scored, we had the big chance in the second half, and unfortunately didn't take it. We’re all pleased Raul Jimenez is back, but the second goal was a bit too easy for my liking.”
Newcastle are second-bottom of the Premier League with three points from seven games.
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League chatter below...
1. Man United want Bissouma
Manchester United are keen on a potential transfer deal for Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma. (Transfer Window Podcast) (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Rose
2. Man United plot Dembele swoop
Manchester United and Juventus are set to go head to head for the signature of Ousmane Dembele, who is out of contract next summer. (Mundo Deportivo) (Photo by Tibor Illyes - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Tibor Illyes - Pool
3. Van de Beek in demand
Everton, AC Milan, and Juventus are all interested in signing Donny van de Beek in January to give him a way out of his current situation at Manchester United. (Fichajes) (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Regan
4. Leeds linked with Sibley
Leeds have been backed to make an offer to sign Derby County star Louie Sibley after the club went into administration recently. (The Athletic) (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Morton