Newcastle United are carefully monitoring Joe Willock's fitness ahead of the midweek game at West Ham in just three days time.
The Toon star scored in an excellent 2-0 win over Manchester United at St James' Park but left the ground with a compression kit to take home and Eddie Howe admits he is a concern for the clash at the London Stadium. Willock had got the nod in the team ahead of Joelinton with the Brazilian now free from suspension.
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Willock seemed in good spirits as he left the stadium but Howe will assess his chances in the next couple of days. Speaking after the game, Howe said: "I am unsure, Joe is an obvious one he was holding his hamstring, it could have been cramp."
Howe must make some big calls in the next week or so, knowing that by the time the clash against Brentford is over and done with it will have been three games in just six days. Howe has rotated his squad when needed during his time in charge of the Magpies and has players such as Anthony Gordon and Joelinton champing at the bit for a start.
The Toon boss though will not stop demanding maximum levels from his players. He said: "When you are on the pitch, play to your maximum levels, when you get your moment you take it."
