It has been a frustrating campaign so far, with injuries not allowing him to kick on after a fantastic 2022/23 season.
So many Newcastle players excelled last season, and Joe Willock was up there with the best. His combinations with Joelinton were pivotal, while we will never forget that assist for Alexander Isak against Tottenham Hotspur.
But his season ended early due to injury, and that brings us back to where we are today. Willock suffered a hamstring injury against Brighton back in April that kept him out for months, then he sustained an Achilles injury just as he was closing in on a return.
By the time he did return, Willock was only able to take part in six games. He got one goal during that time, netting an impressive strike in the 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Manchester United.
However, the 24-year-old then suffered a reoccurrence of that Achilles injury, and has now missed another 13 games. He has been absent for 25 games in total this season, with Toon fans desperate to see him back.
