Newcastle United have received a triple injury lift ahead of their November 25 Premier League clash against West Ham . With Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui facing mounting pressure after a dodgy start to the season, this latest boost for the Toon couldn’t come at a worse time for the Spaniard.
Key players Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson are poised to make their returns, pending no further training set-backs. Trippier has been side-lined for over a month with a hamstring issue, while Wilson has been missing since pre-season due to back and hamstring concerns.
Meanwhile, after an injury scare, Anthony Gordon, has trained with the England squad at St. George’s Park, signalling he may be fit in time for the game against West Ham which Lopetegui dare not lose.
This latest development has made things doubly difficult for Lopetegui, especially given Wilson’s annoyingly impressive record against the Hammers. The striker’s possible return is absolutely typical West Ham. The former AFC Bournemouth striker hasn’t kicked a ball all season yet could return to play against us.
There’s also been speculation about Newcastle’s interest in West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen, though with players like Gordon and Harvey Barnes proving effective on the wings, the Toon might already be stacked with top-tier wide options.
