Callum Wilson out for 8weeks to hamstring injury

Newcastle striker Callum Wilson has been ruled out for six to eight weeks with a hamstring injury.

Wilson has scored 10 goals and provided five assists in 21 Premier League games so far for the Magpies, who he joined in the summer from Bournemouth following their relegation to the Sky Bet Championship.

“Callum Wilson has got a tear to his hamstring so that could be six to eight weeks [out],” Newcastle boss Steve Bruce said, who also confirmed that Fabian Schar and Javier Manquillo will be out for a similar amount of time.

“Fabian Schar [also] has had an operation on his knee ligaments so it’s eight weeks out for him. Javier Manquillo did his ankle ligaments so he could be a similar time out.

“The aftermath of Saturday’s game, losing three players including your centre-forward for weeks is a bitter pill to swallow

“We hoped it was a grade one but unfortunately it’s worse than that. We don’t think he needs an operation but it takes time.”

Newcastle find themselves 16th in the Premier League after 23 games, 10 points clear of the bottom three, although Burnley and Fulham behind them have played a game less.

They held on for a thrilling 3-2 victory over Southampton on Saturday despite having nine men left on the pitch and next face Thomas Tuchel’s Chelseaon Monday Night Football, whose side are unbeaten since his arrival as head coach.

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Asked about Newcastle’s options for the match, Bruce added: “It’s for anybody to step up. We all know what Dwight Gayle is capable of so we hope he stays well. The same goes for Joelinton and Andy Carroll.