Big blow for Newcastle United as star man confirmed out of Wolves clash

Newcastle United will have to make do without star striker Callum Wilson for the trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday.

Wilson picked up a hamstring injury in the frantic 3-3 draw with Manchester City last weekend and will be out of action for around two weeks.

Speaking ahead of the trip to Molineux, Howe admits that the club made a move for Alexander Isak following Wilson’s latest set-back but reiterated that he still has full confidence in his star forward.

“We’re hopeful Callum will only be out for a couple of weeks but naturally we reacted slightly off of that,” he explained.

“I back Callum 100%. I’ve known him for a long, long time. I’ve never met someone with a better attitude to sport, a better professional.

“He’s hugely disappointed to miss any game. I back him and his body. He’s such an important part of our future this season. I think he’s already shown that with the goals he’s scored, the two goals he’s scored have been at the highest level. I don’t doubt Callum for a second.”

There’s more injury troubles at the other end of the pitch for the Magpies too with Emil Krafth likely to miss the contest.

Howe confirmed that the Swede has picked up a knee problem and will be sent for a scan to determine the severity of the issue.