Joe Willock
26-Year-Old
Newcastle United
Premier
Five shots in defeat
Willock generated five shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat versus Marseille. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 20th minute.
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Willock was the surprise inclusion in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash at the Velodrome and was key to Newcastle's best attacking moments on the counters. In the first half he threaded a through ball that released Anthony Gordon forcing Geronimo Rulli into one of his better saves. Even after falling behind he kept carrying the ball out of pressure attempting five shots and creating three chances both season highs. This was Willock's second start of the season and the first one since late September. That said, the midfielder should remain only the back up option to Joelinton moving forward.
Willock was the surprise inclusion in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash at the Velodrome and was key to Newcastle's best attacking moments on the counters. In the first half he threaded a through ball that released Anthony Gordon forcing Geronimo Rulli into one of his better saves. Even after falling behind he kept carrying the ball out of pressure attempting five shots and creating three chances both season highs. This was Willock's second start of the season and the first one since late September. That said, the midfielder should remain only the back up option to Joelinton moving forward.
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Willock recorded four tackles (four won) and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw against AFC Bournemouth.
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Willock (calf) is on the bench for Monday's clash with Liverpool.
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Could return Monday
Willock (calf) could be an option for Monday's clash against Liverpool after training with the team this week, being back fit and looking good, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. Howe added, "Joe trained on Tuesday and Wednesday and trained really well. When he went down in the game [in Korea] I thought he was going to be out longer term, it didn't look good. Credit to him, he's got back fit and looking good."
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Trains Wednesday
Willock (calf) was back on the training field with teammates Wednesday, according to his club.
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Not too far from return
Willock (calf) is nearing a return for Newcastle but will miss Saturday's season opener against Aston Villa, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "Everyone is available apart from Joe [Willock], and he's not too far away himself. We have a relatively good looking squad in terms of injury news."
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Crystal Palace showing interest
Crystal Palace are interested in signing Willock, according to The Chronicle Live.
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Willock is dealing with a minor thigh injury, but that shouldn't impact him on a long-term basis. The central midfielder has been relegated to a secondary role at Newcastle, and he'd be interested in pursuing a move to Crystal Palace, as he would have a bigger chance of seeing regular minutes, particularly if Adam Wharton departs the club in the summer.
Willock is dealing with a minor thigh injury, but that shouldn't impact him on a long-term basis. The central midfielder has been relegated to a secondary role at Newcastle, and he'd be interested in pursuing a move to Crystal Palace, as he would have a bigger chance of seeing regular minutes, particularly if Adam Wharton departs the club in the summer.