Newcastle's survival hopes rocked with Callum Wilson out until the last few games of the season
Daily MailEddie Howe says he has taken a risk by including Callum Wilson in Newcastle’s 25-man squad after revealing the striker’s injury will keep him out until the ‘last few games’ of the season. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admits they were never going to leave Callum Wilson out of 25-man Premier League squad Striker Wilson could potentially not return until the final few games of the season And, with no definite return date in sight, Howe admits it is a gamble keeping his top goalscorer in the squad. I felt it was a risk worth taking.’ Boss Eddie Howe feels Callum Wilson could still play a huge part in Newcastle's season Howe added: ‘There’s a time when he’s due back but, as always with these types of injuries, it is not absolutely clear. Hopefully he can make the last few games of the season and really help us in a key moment.’ Newcastle tried to sign Reims striker Hugo Etikite and Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard on deadline day.