"Wissa swapped West London for the north-east over the summer when his much-anticipated Newcastle switch from Brentford was confirmed with seconds to spare at the close of the transfer window. The 29-year-old scored 20 goals in 39 appearances across all competitions for the Bees last term but Newcastle supporters are yet to witness his faculties for their own side. A knee injury sustained on international duty back in September has delayed Wissa's debut on Tyneside with setbacks postponing his bow over the past nine weeks."
"Howe admitted in his pre-match press conference that Wissa needs to build match sharpness after finally overcoming the knee injury which initially threatened to derail his entire season. After the international break's conclusion later this month, Wissa will be integrated gently but before long, the Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to beginson December 21. DR Congo have qualified for the biennial tournament and it was feared this could mean Wissa's return to fitness would coincide with him jetting straight off to be with the national team."
Yoane Wissa joined Newcastle from Brentford late in the transfer window after scoring 20 goals in 39 appearances last season. A knee injury sustained on international duty in September has delayed his Newcastle debut and caused multiple setbacks over nine weeks. Eddie Howe says Wissa needs match sharpness and is unlikely to be included for the upcoming trip to face his former club. Wissa will be integrated gently after the November international break. The Africa Cup of Nations begins on December 21, DR Congo have qualified, and talks between Newcastle and DR Congo are ongoing.
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