William Osula

Newcastle United forward William Osula (22) was withdrawn from the matchday squad ahead of the Champions League fixture against Athletic Bilbao after experiencing ankle discomfort during the team’s preparations.

Osula had initially been named among the substitutes but was ruled out shortly before kickoff as a precaution. The club’s medical staff will assess the issue to determine the extent of the problem and whether the young forward will miss further action. (Source: The Chronicle)

Update Friday 7 November 2025

🎙️|Eddie Howe: ¨It's something he's been feeling for a little bit, but it's been functional. He's been able to train and play. It was getting to the stage when it was affecting him a little bit more. He had a scan, and it told us to pull back a bit. It's not a serious injury; we expect it to be weeks, not any longer.¨

Update Friday 2 January 2026

🎙️|Eddie Howe: ¨I think the main priority for Will is just to focus on getting fit. I don’t think he’s close, but I think he’s improving, so hopefully we’ll see him towards the end of the month.¨

Update Friday 16 January 2026

🎙️|Eddie Howe: “They're both getting closer. Will, hopefully, will be training imminently. We'll then have to make a decision on when we can involve him in a matchday squad” (Source: Newcastle United)

Update Friday 23 January 2026

🎙️|Eddie Howe: ¨Dan (Burn) is making really good progress... but he won't make tomorrow, it's too early. Same with Will Osula, this was their first day with the team, but hopefully they're not too far away.¨(Source: Newcastle United)