Eddie Howe backs misfiring Newcastle United frontman to get back to pre-World Cup best

11.03.2023 - 02:31 arabnews.com

NEWCASTLE: Having scored just one goal in 12 appearances since the Qatar World Cup, it is fair to say it has not been the best second half of the season for England and Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson.

And for the first time in his three-year stay on Tyneside, the No. 9 is coming in for some criticism from the Geordie faithful, especially with club record buy Alexander Isak waiting in the wings to replace him.

However, head coach Eddie Howe believes it is only a matter of time before Wilson — who also played for him when he was Bournemouth boss — gets back to his best.

And while criticism is part and parcel of the game, he knows Wilson has the mindset not to let that bother him. Howe said: “I’ve had conversations with Callum all through my time working with him, in good moments and bad moments.

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