Key Takeaways:
- Yoane Wissa has returned to training after recovering from a posterior cruciate ligament injury suffered with DR Congo shortly after joining Newcastle United.
- Eddie Howe has expressed optimism about Wissa’s progress but has not confirmed his precise comeback fixture.
- Wissa scored 20 goals last season for Brentford and is set to offer vital attacking options to Newcastle’s frontline.
Wissa’s Road to Recovery
Yoane Wissa, Newcastle United’s £55million acquisition from Brentford, is taking tangible steps towards making his Magpies debut after a taxing knee injury that sidelined him for the entire first half of the season. The forward sustained a posterior cruciate ligament injury while on international duty with DR Congo just days after completing his transfer on deadline day. Having missed several anticipated return dates against Brighton, West Ham, and Brentford, Wissa is once more involved in full training as he eyes a competitive fixture.
Eddie Howe on Yoane Wissa:
"Yoane is doing well, trained with us for the first time on Wednesday when we came back from Marseille. Hopefully, he will train again today." pic.twitter.com/l15ohomYM5
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) November 28, 2025
Howe Keeps Return Plans Under Wraps
While Wissa has been spotted back among his team-mates and participating in training sessions, manager Eddie Howe remains cautious regarding his exact comeback date. Howe declined to specify when Wissa will be available, stating: “We have one [a game] in mind, but I think it’s best to keep it to myself. I don’t want to disappoint anybody.
“Of course, we want to involve him as soon as possible, but we want him to be able to perform.”
Howe further emphasised the significance of Wissa’s return to the squad: “It will be huge for us. On many different levels. Firstly, he’s a goalscorer, you can’t get enough of them at the moment.
“We’ve been a little bit reliant on Harvey in recent games. We need more goals from other sources and need to share the load.
“Yoane will help with that, but he’s also got other qualities and will help the team. He’ll bring added competition.”
Impact on Newcastle’s Attack
Following a prolific 2024-25 campaign with Brentford, where he registered 20 goals, Wissa is expected to inject much-needed attacking prowess and work-rate into Eddie Howe’s side. His imminent involvement should alleviate some of the pressure currently shouldered by Newcastle’s attacking players, particularly Harvey. The desire for greater goal distribution has been highlighted by Howe as crucial for the club’s continued progress.
| Player | Previous Club | Transfer Fee | 2024-25 Goals | Current Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoane Wissa | Brentford | £55 million | 20 | Returned to team training |
Wissa Back with the Squad
Wissa has already been spotted with the team, taking part in on-field celebrations after the recent win against Manchester City, signalling his integration back into the group environment. Reflecting on Wissa’s progress, Howe said: “Yoane is doing well. He trained with us for the first time on Wednesday when we came back from Marseille.
“I was really pleased with how he looked. That was his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he responds.
“Hopefully he’ll train again today and we’ll continue to build him up.”
