Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has provided a positive injury update on Joe Willock.
Willock opened the scoring after just 18 seconds in the Magpies’ Carabao Cup win at Nottingham Forest on Wednesday but had to be replaced in the 15th minute because of a thigh injury.
The 25-year-old look devastated as he left the pitch on what was his first start since April. Last season, Willock was restricted to 14 appearances due a long-term Achilles injury.
Howe admitted after the Forest game that the midfielder’s injury didn’t look good. But 48 hours on, United’s initial fears have seemingly been allayed.
