“No window is perfect, and I don’t think this window has been perfect for us. That’s just the reality of the situation. You have to look at things from a position of everybody’s needs and wants. We’re maybe light in a couple of areas, but we do have a lot of quality within the squad.”
Those were Eddie Howe's words as he assessed Newcastle United's January business following Jonjo Shelvey's Deadline Day exit. Fast forward less than two weeks and the Magpies are now even lighter in the middle of the park.
After losing Bruno Guimaraes for three games due to his red card against Southampton, lady luck clearly isn't shining on the Magpies at present as Howe now faces the thought of being without Joe Willock for an even longer period of time. Tests will be conducted on the 23-year-old following a suspected hamstring injury but the Toon boss wasn't hopeful when assessing the blow at full-time.
