Newcastle United's English striker #09 Callum Wilson (L) and Newcastle United's English midfielder #15 Harvey Barnes react after Wilson's goal was disallowed, during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Brentford at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on September 16, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
The absence of Callum Wilson from tonight’s Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain has now been confirmed.
Wilson, who cost Newcastle £20 million from Bournemouth in 2020, is yet to play at home in Champions League competition. He will now have to wait for his chance to face top European teams in front of the Newcastle fans.
“Me personally, I’m not going to make the game, unfortunately, but it is what it is. There will be many more,” Wilson stated on Footballer’s Football Podcast.
There are no senior number nines who could support Isak tonight. Harvey Barnes and Matt Ritchie are not available as wide alternatives, leaving only Miguel Almiron, Anthony Gordon, and Jacob Murphy as senior choices.
