Newcastle United Suffer Double Injury Blow Ahead of Wolves Clash as Eddie Howe Confirms Wissa and Ramsey Out
Newcastle Return to Premier League Action After International Break
Newcastle United will be looking to secure their first Premier League victory of the 2025/26 campaign when they travel to Molineux to face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. The Magpies return to domestic duty after the international break, but manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that two key players, Yoane Wissa and Jacob Ramsey, will not be available for the fixture.
Wolves head into the game on the back of three consecutive defeats, while Newcastle are yet to record a win, adding further weight to Saturday’s clash. However, the absence of two influential figures is a setback for Howe’s plans.
Yoane Wissa Injury Update
Supporters had been anticipating the debut of new signing Yoane Wissa, but those hopes have been dashed after the striker suffered a knee injury on international duty with Congo earlier this week.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Howe said:
“Unfortunately, he won't make this game. I saw him for the first time yesterday and he's feeling the effects of the [knee] injury sustained just before he came off (while on international duty). We're going to have to see how he is.”
Howe acknowledged the forward’s proven Premier League track record and expressed confidence in Wissa’s ability to eventually make a strong impact for Newcastle:
“He's an established Premier League goalscorer, which is very difficult to find. He's got really good qualities and [had] an outstanding few years, with history of scoring goals. He's done well against us and been a difficult player for us to handle when we've come up against him. I admire the journey he's been on to get to this point because it's not been easy for him.”
Jacob Ramsey Also Ruled Out
Another setback for Newcastle is the continued absence of Jacob Ramsey, who picked up an ankle injury in last month’s goalless draw with Leeds United. The midfielder was forced off at half-time after swelling from a heavy challenge and has not featured since.
Howe provided a timeframe for Ramsey’s return, confirming he is expected to miss several weeks:
“Jacob is the only other injury concern and he'll miss the game. He's suffered from that tackle against Leeds, his ankle swelled up at half-time and he had to come off. Unfortunately, I think he'll be missing until the next international break so that's a big blow.”
Ramsey’s absence leaves Newcastle short of midfield options at a time when the club is eager to build momentum in the league.
Woltemade Ready for Debut
Amid the injury setbacks, there was some positive news for Magpies fans. Nick Woltemade, Newcastle’s club-record signing from VfB Stuttgart, is in line to make his debut against Wolves.
Howe praised the 23-year-old German forward for his attitude and ability to quickly adapt to his new surroundings:
“He's fine [for Wolves]. He's trained well and we're really pleased with how he's looked in the first couple of days. Big change for him, big opportunity for him. He's got a great nature, a great character. He's very calm and he's gone straight into our training and not looked out of place. He's shown his qualities. We're really pleased with how he's settled in.”
Fans will be eager to see whether Woltemade can provide the attacking spark Newcastle has been missing at the start of the season.
The Bigger Picture
The absence of Wissa and Ramsey represents a significant challenge for Newcastle as they look to end their winless run. Wolves’ poor form this season gives Howe’s side an opportunity to pick up three points, but the Magpies will need to rely on their depth and new arrivals to make an impact.
All eyes will now be on Woltemade, whose debut could mark the beginning of a new attacking chapter for Newcastle. If he can hit the ground running, it may help offset the disappointment of losing Wissa and Ramsey.
Final Thoughts from TheTrendingPeople.com
Newcastle United’s hunt for their first Premier League victory of the season faces added complications with Yoane Wissa sidelined by a knee injury and Jacob Ramsey ruled out until after the next international break. However, the potential debut of record signing Nick Woltemade provides a glimmer of optimism for fans.
As the Magpies prepare to take on Wolves, the focus will be on whether Howe’s men can overcome their early-season struggles and finally kick-start their campaign.