Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe may be forced into using a brand new midfield trio against Liverpool next weekend after Joe Willock limped off against Bournemouth. The 23-year-old was forced out of the 1-1 draw after only 35 minutes on the south coast with an apparent hamstring injury.
Willock has been instrumental in Newcastle's unbeaten run but could now face a lengthy spell on the sidelines following his early exit on Saturday evening. Speaking after the game, Eddie Howe admitted he was concerned for the youngster.
“Miggy and Maxi I don’t think are too bad," Howe said at full-time, reflecting on other injury concerns. "Miggy, I think got a stamp on his, so I think he’ll be OK. Maxi, I think, was just a knock. The concern from today is Joe Willock who has a hamstring problem. We’ll see how he is.”
