Newcastle United rocked by ANOTHER striker injury: report

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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has another name to add to his ever-growing injury list

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe (Image credit: Getty Images)

Newcastle United have suffered yet another injury blow, with the international break only a few days old.

The Magpies have recently seen Anthony Gordon withdraw from the England squad due to a hip problem, whilst Nick Pope and Joelinton have both picked up separate issues in the last few days.

Newcastle United suffer another injury problem as striker pulls out of international duty

Newcastle United's injury list is becoming a worry

Newcastle United's injury list is becoming a worry (Image credit: Getty Images)

After losing to Brentford before November's break, the Magpies will hope key members of the squad can quickly return, especially given the nature of their hectic upcoming schedule.

Howe's side have 11 games between now and the end of the calendar year, with a huge clash against Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League, as well as tough games against Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea also approaching in the Premier League.

Sadly, as confirmed by the Danish FA, William Osula has had to drop out of Denmark's upcoming internationals against Belarus and Scotland.

Yussuf Poulsen has been called up to replace him, as the nature of Osula's injury has not yet been confirmed by either his nation or his club.

“Yussuf has a huge amount of experience and has previously kicked Denmark to the World Cup and European Championship finals. He can change games with his pressing, his presence in the box, and he is always ready to fight until the blood spurts, and that will be a decisive factor for us,” said coach Brian Riemer as he made Osula's injury known.

William Osula celebrates scoring the team's third goal with Newcastle United's Brazilian midfielder #39 Bruno Guimaraes (C) and Newcastle United's English defender #02 Kieran Trippierduring the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Ipswich Town at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on April 26, 2025

William Osula was subject to summer interest but opted to stay at St James' Park (Image credit: Getty Images)

Osula was the subject of summer interest, but opted to remain at St James' Park, especially after it was learnt that Yoane Wissa would be facing an extended spell on the sidelines.

The former Brentford man is yet to feature for his new side, but could return to action in the Africa Cup of Nations.

The 29-year-old is likely to be called up by DR Congo, which could frustrate Howe even more, as that leaves just Nick Woltemade to lead the line for the Magpies over the next few months.

Matthew Holt
Matthew Holt

Matthew Holt writes freelance for FourFourTwo, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United and Reach PLC, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up.

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