Wissa ready for bigger role as Newcastle target Champions League knockout stage

Wissa ready for bigger role as Newcastle target Champions League knockout stage

Dec 9 : Forward Yoane Wissa is ready to take on a bigger role as Newcastle United look to qualify for the Champions League's knockout stage for the first time, manager Eddie Howe told reporters on Tuesday. Wissa, who scored 20 goals for Brentford last season, returned from a knee injury to make his Newcastle

Updated Champions League table, matchday six fixtures & Newcastle’s route to last 16

Newcastle are back in Champions League action this week, taking on Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday night. Heading to Germany, we currently sit 11th out of 36 in the league phase, meaning we’re currently in position to face a play-off tie to reach the knockout stages, with the top eight guaranteed through and sides placed 9th to 24th then given a two-legged game to progress. Source