BREAKING: The latest injury scan results for Newcastle United have been released, following a “huge blow” that might set the team in harms way this season

The thigh injury that Joe Willock sustained while playing for Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup against Nottingham Forest is expected to be resolved “very soon.” Willock is expected to return to the team.

After scoring the first goal for Forest, Willock was forced to leave the game with a thigh injury, which ultimately prevented him from participating in the 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur that took place over the weekend. Two scans have been performed on Willock in order to evaluate the injury; nonetheless, it is currently anticipated that he will return to the competition immediately after the international break.

In light of the player’s injury struggles during the previous season, this will be very encouraging news for both the head coach, Eddie Howe, and the player himself. Willock’s thigh injury was initially regarded by Howe as a “huge blow” that “didn’t look good” immediately following the victory he achieved through penalty kicks against Forest.

Due to a variety of hamstring and Achilles injuries, Willock was taken out of the game for a total of 33 matches throughout the previous season. “Joe had a scan [on Thursday], an early scan, and it is relatively good news,” Howe stated in response to a question about the severity of the injury sustained by the midfielder before to the Spurs encounter.

I do not believe that it is a significant injury; nevertheless, it is still early, and we will re-scan within the next several days simply to be sure that this is the case.

Following the results of Willock’s second scan, the sporting director of Newcastle, Paul Mitchell, has now offered a brief update.

We all saw what Joe Willock is capable of bringing to this squad, Mitchell said. “I know he got injured against Forest, but we all saw what he can bring to this team.” “It won’t be long before he returns.”

The next match for Newcastle is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 15, at 4:30 p.m., when they will travel to Wolverhampton Wanderers. As a result of their extended absences, Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, and Lewis Miley will not be available for Howe to participate in the match. Willock and Callum Wilson are both considered to be questionable, although it is believed that they are getting closer to returning to action.