Callum Wilson just can’t catch a break, with his time at Newcastle United being blighted by injuries since the start.
Veteran Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson missed the start of the 2024/25 campaign with a back problem that kept him out of action until the end of November.
Now the 32-year-old has been hit with yet another agonising set-back and is set for more time on the sidelines after just four substitute appearances since his return.
Taking to social media on Thursday morning, Wilson revealed he has been forced to ‘take a little step backwards’ in his quest to return to full fitness.
He added: “Frustrating as it is for everyone out there waiting for my return and to be able to help the team, these shortcomings also upset and frustrate me more than anybody else.”
Wilson has a long history of injuries throughout his career after suffering not one but two cruciate ligament tears while at Bournemouth, which saw him miss a combined 69 games and 449 days of his career.
While he’s never had such a long layoff since moving to St. James’ Park in 2020, Wilson has suffered a laundry list of injuries over the years.
His latest setback is the 15th time he has been ruled out of action in four and a half years and here is his full injury history at Newcastle.
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Callum Wilson injury history at Newcastle
Wilson has missed over 100 games since signing for Newcastle, according to Transfermarkt, and that figure is only going to rise in the coming weeks.
The England international’s contract at the club expires this coming summer and if he doesn’t get back to full fitness soon, his time at the club may be at risk.
2020/21 injuries
Injury From Until Days Out Games Missed
Hamstring November 7, 2020 November 26, 2020 19 4
Hamstring January 4, 2021 January 11, 2021 7 1
Hamstring February 7, 2021 April 4, 2021 56 10
Hamstring May 8, 2021 May 25, 2021 17 3
Despite missing 18 matches in his first season at Newcastle, Wilson still enjoyed a solid debut campaign in which he scored 12 times for the club and picked up five assists.
2021/22 injuries
Injury From Until Days Out Games Missed
Hamstring August 30, 2021 October 17, 2021 48 10
Calf December 27, 2021 May 1, 2022 125 20
Wilson’s second season in the North East was a different story as he missed 30 matches and only managed to play 18 times. Still, a return of eight goals wasn’t half bad at all.
2022/23 injuries
Injury From Until Days Out Games Missed
Hamstring August 21, 2022 September 25, 2022 35 7
Coronavirus November 1, 2022 November 11, 2022 10 2
At just nine games missed, the 2022/23 season was Wilson’s most productive on the Toon by far and he showed exactly what he is capable of when fit. In 31 Premier League games he scored 18 goals and set up another five.
2023/24 injuries
Injury From Until Days Out Games Missed
Hamstring September 24, 2023 October 7, 2023 13 4
Hamstring November 7. 2023 December 8, 2023 31 6
Calf December 26, 2023 February 1, 2024 37 6
Chest February 11, 2024 April 15, 2024 64 10
Illness May 6, 2024 May 17, 2024 11 2
The injuries bit back with a vengeance the following season, cutting his appearances short by 12 to just 26 in all competitions. Yet again, he contributed a sizeable chunk of goals with 10.
2024/25 injuries
Injury From Until Days Out Games Missed
Back July 19, 2024 November 25, 2024 129 15
Hamstring December 9, 2024 Present 3 0 (as of yet)
2024/25 has been the worst season yet for Wilson, with a back-injury ruling him out of pre-season and the first three months of the campaign. He was feeling his way back to fitness with four cameo appearances off the bench but is now going to miss even more action.
Callum Wilson injury statement in full
It’s heartbreaking for Wilson to spend so much time in the treatment room only to return back there shortly afterwards.
When explaining his latest setback, Wilson wrote: “Despite all the hard work I’ve put in pushing to get back to full fitness, I need to take a little step backwards unfortunately, guys.
“Frustrating as it is for everyone out there waiting for my return and to be able to help the team, these shortcomings also upset and frustrate me more than anybody else.
“I will, and I am doing everything in my power to rediscover the best version of myself and finally get off this emotional rollercoaster, which I’m hoping 2025 will bring.
“Appreciate the patience, love and support from all those closest that know how hard I really work and how professional I always am.”
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