Newcastle boss Howe provides injury updates on Gordon, Osula and Wissa | OneFootball

Eddie Howe says Anthony Gordon could miss Newcastle’s game against Brentford on Sunday, but does not expect him to be sidelined for much longer than that.

The winger has been struggling with a hip problem and was forced off in the Champions League win over Athletic Club on Wednesday.

“We don’t think it’s a serious injury,” Howe said, however.

“We’re going to get him scanned and we’re awaiting the results.

“There’s every chance he might miss out on Sunday but we’ll give him every opportunity to be fit.”

Newcastle striker Will Osula will certainly miss the game, however, and is set to be out for a short while with an ankle problem.

“It’s something he’s been feeling for a little bit but it’s been functional,” Howe said.

“He’s been able to train and play. It was getting to the stage when it was affecting him a little bit more. He had a scan and we were awaiting the results, tied in with the game (against Athletic), and the scan told us to pull back a bit.

“It’s not a serious injury, we expect it to be weeks, not any longer.”

But summer signing Yoane Wissa is closing in on a return from a knee injury.

“He’s working well,” Howe said. “He’s on the grass and he’s building his fitness.

“The knee is feeling good and there’s no problems with that. It’s more a case of looking at his fitness, sharpness, all the things he’s going to need to put together.

“He’s in a good place to kick on and push his body. We need to give him time to get robust enough and be in a position to give his best for the team. I’m sure he’ll be worth the wait.”