"Eddie Howe's Newcastle are still looking for their first win of the 2025-26 campaign and face Wolves at St. James' Park on Saturday. Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa were thought to be in line to make their Magpies debuts following the departure of Alexander Isak on deadline day. Newcastle's double striker purchase has mitigated for Isak's exit to an extent, although there are concerns the pair may not be able to replicate the Swedish international impact and output right away."
"Howe has started Anthony Gordon and Will Osula as the spearhead of his Newcastle attack during the first three matches of the campaign, although both have not been natural fits. Woltemade was signed before Newcastle's 0-0 draw at Leeds United before the international break but was not registered in time to feature. The German has been in Magpies training since returning from international duty."
"Unfortunately he [Wissa] won't make this game. I saw him for the first time yesterday and he's feeling the effects of the injury sustained just before he came off [while on international duty]. We're going to have to see how he is."
Newcastle are still seeking their first win of the 2025-26 campaign as they host Wolves at St. James' Park. Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa were expected to be available to debut following Alexander Isak's deadline-day exit, and the double striker signings were intended to mitigate that departure. Concerns exist that the new forwards may not immediately replicate Isak's impact and output. Anthony Gordon and Will Osula started the first three matches despite not being natural fits. Woltemade was not registered in time for the Leeds draw but has been training since returning from international duty. Wissa is feeling the effects of a recent knee injury and will miss the Wolves match, increasing the urgency to integrate Woltemade before the upcoming Champions League fixture.
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