Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Newcastle injury list & return dates: £80m duo out v Forest as Callum Wilson concern confirmed - gallery

Newcastle United have been dealt a fresh injury blow, head coach Eddie Howe has confirmed.

Newcastle’s £40million January signing Anthony Gordon is facing a spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury. The 22-year-old missed Sunday’s 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James’ Park as a result.

The Magpies are preparing to visit Nottingham Forest on Friday night (8pm kick-off) but will be without Gordon as well as Joelinton as the Brazilian serves the second game of his yellow card suspension.

Eddie Howe also confirmed that striker Callum Wilson was dropped from the starting line-up against Wolves after suffering from illness during the week. The Newcastle No. 9 was still able to play the final 25 minutes of the game from the bench but will likely be rested from the starting line-up for the upcoming trip to Forest as a result.

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Eddie Howe also confirmed that striker Callum Wilson was dropped from the starting line-up against Wolves after suffering from illness during the week. The Newcastle No. 9 was still able to play the final 25 minutes of the game from the bench but will likely be rested from the starting line-up for the upcoming trip to Forest as a result.