Huge fitness boost ahead of trip to Manchester
EDDIE Howe is hoping for a treble fitness boost ahead of Newcastle United’s tough encounter with champions Manchester City on Sunday.
With Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson fit again, Howe will decide whether they are starting material or set for bench roles, while Fabian Schar may also play despite missing training this week after a foot injury sustained in the 1-0 defeat against
Liverpool. There was also slightly more positive news on Ryan Fraser who is showing signs he could play again this season after a hamstring injury.
Firstly, Howe spoke on Wilson and said: “Callum has trained all week. He has trained very well, he had two really tough days and has come through them well.
“He has put a lot of work in to get to this point. He looks in a good place and there is a good chance he will be involved on Sunday.”
When asked about Trippier, Howe said: “Kieran is slightly behind Callum in that he has not trained every day but when he has trained he has done very well. We will make a late decision on him.”
Reflecting on Schar’s chances, Howe said: “We hope Fabioan will be back and available but he has not trained yet.”