Newcastle have not had the best start to the new year both on and off the field but the win against Chelsea could signal a turnaround in their fortunes.

There have been no additions in the transfer window so far but the Magpies picked up a very impressive win at home against the Blues, though the victory did have a downside to it.

Jetro Willems, who has impressed many with his performances since joining on loan earlier in the summer, was forced off with injury inside the opening 15 minutes.

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It looked like a bad one, too, with the wing-back receiving treatment for quite a lengthy period on his knee, raising fan concern that the Dutchman may have damaged himself seriously.

For Steve Bruce, it is the latest in a long line of frustrating injuries that his squad has picked up, with the likes of Dwight Gayle and Javier Manquillo unavailable for the visit of Chelsea.

Matt Ritchie made a long-awaited comeback from a fitness problem and he replaced Willems, looking accomplished in doing so as he helped his side keep a clean sheet against a team that has scored 39 goals in 23 league games this term.

However, if Willems is out long-term then Bruce and Mike Ashley have some thinking to do with regard to signing a replacement, with one fan stressing the need for reinforcements.

Other supporters share their sentiment in regards to how bad the news could be, with many fearing the worst and expecting the 25-year-old to never play for the club again, as his loan hasn't been made permanent by the club.

Newcastle have set their rights on one possible new arrival this month and he could provide the squad with a much-needed boost amid the downturn in results recently.