An emotional Callum Wilson reacts after media exclusive | OneFootball

Callum Wilson has released a statement via his social media.

This follows Wednesday night’s media exclusive (see below) from The Mail.

Callum Wilson reacting to that report claiming he’d had a big setback, a new hamstring injury, having only recently returned after a lengthy absence.

The Newcastle United clearly emotional, as he confirmed that this was indeed the case, ruled out of action for the foreseeable.

Callum Wilson via his social media, following Wednesday night’s media exclusive (see below) – 12 December 2024:

‘Despite all the hard work I’ve put in pushing to get back to full fitness, I need to take a little step backwards unfortunately guys.

Frustrating as it is for everyone out there waiting for my return and to be able to help the team, these shortcomings also upset and frustrate me more than anybody else.

I will, and I am doing everything in my power to rediscover the best version of myself and finally get off this emotional rollercoaster, which I’m hoping 2025 will bring.

Appreciate the patience, love and support from all those closest that know how hard I really work and how professional I always am. Callum.’

The Mag report – 11 December 2024:

News on Callum Wilson this Wednesday night and it’s not good.

Eddie Howe and Newcastle United rocked by the news that Callum Wilson has picked up a new injury.

The striker having only recently returned from long-term injury and played 57 minutes as a sub in these last four matches, a cameo in each. With Newcastle United fans hoping that he would now be able to step it up and add to United’s goal threat.

The news tonight comes via an exclusive from Craig Hope, The Mail journalist usually very reliable on this kind of behind the scenes stuff.

He says that his information is that on Saturday, Callum Wilson felt tightness in his hamstring when playing the final 17 minutes at Brentford.

The man from The Mail saying that the club arranged for scans, which have revealed a strain which is bad enough to keep Wilson out for at least two months, mid-February the earliest possible return.

That would equal missing at least the next dozen matches in the busiest part of Newcastle’s season.

The Mail reporting that it is understood to be a new injury, not the leg he had the most recent hamstring issue with.

Since last Christmas (2023), Callum Wilson has only started two Premier League matches.

As the report points out, this new injury also rules out any possible sale of Callum Wilson in January, which could have helped on the recruitment side of things, especially with Wilson being one of the bigger earners at the club..

A lot of Newcastle United fans usually get angry with news of an injury setback for Callum Wilson, but for me you have to feel sorry for the player and Eddie Howe, as well as for us as fans. The number nine having worked so hard to get back fit and the Head Coach taking every care to take things slowly to help get him eventually playing regularly, then this happens.

Newcastle United upcoming matches:

Saturday 14 December – Newcastle v Leicester (3pm)

Wednesday 18 December – Newcastle v Brentford (7.45pm) Sky Sports+ (Carabao Cup)

Saturday 21 December – Ipswich v Newcastle (3pm)

Thursday 26 December – Newcastle v Villa (3pm) Amazon

Monday 30 December – Man U v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 4 January – Tottenham v Newcastle (12.30pm) TNT Sports

Sunday 12 January – Newcastle v Bromley (3pm) BBC iPlayer (FA Cup)

Wednesday 15 January – Newcastle v Wolves (7.30pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 18 January – Newcastle v Bournemouth (12.30pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 25 January – Southampton v Newcastle (3pm)

Saturday 1 February – Newcastle v Fulham (3pm)