Newcastle United would need a complete disaster to unfold in order to suffer relegation this season, as the appointment of Eddie Howe has turned their season around - with the Magpies currently sitting 15th in the Premier League table.
And, the club could now be set for a further boost over their remaining games.
What's the latest?
Eddie Howe took to his pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow's clash with Leicester City to give an important update on both Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson.
Howe confirmed on Trippier: "Kieran, I think, is very slightly ahead of schedule. He's beginning to run back on the grass with his boots on, so that’s a great sign for us."
Adding a further promising update on Wilson: "Callum's the same. He’s gradually building up to where he wants to be which is great to see.
"Personally, they're OK because they’re both in a good place. They’re both improving in line with probably what we expected."
Howe will be buzzing
Both players have made a great impact at St James' Park during their time at the club, so Howe will be buzzing that they will be back in training and likely back on the pitch before the end of the season.
Wilson has struggled with his fitness throughout his time in the North East, but has still bagged 18 goals and registered five assists in
43 appearances so far, with a goal contribution every 147 minutes played - an incredibly impressive feat considering he has spent
257 days on the injury table since
joining in 2020.
Trippier
joined in January and was integral in the
four Premier League outings he has made so far, with two goals from left-back in the 318 minutes he has played. Indeed, it was a huge disappointment when the influential 31-year-old broke his
left metatarsal against Aston Villa back in February.
Whilst it's highly unlikely that the pair will be back imminently, their respective returns to the squad for training at Darsley Park and picking up some minutes in the last few games of the campaign would be a huge boost to see out the season.
However, the Magpies will take on Leicester City without the duo on Sunday afternoon - with Howe certainly hoping that his team can pick up some form to further influence their move away from the relegation zone.
Indeed, a win would put them on
37 points, something that could see the Magpies finish the weekend as high as 12th - if results go their way.
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