Newcastle signed 29-year-old Visa for 55 million pounds. He has made 0 appearances since joining. Cruciate ligament injury + African Cup of Nations starts.

Newcastle was really cut off this summer window. Their signings at the center position were cut off again and again. At the last moment, the Magpies signed two major centers, namely Walter Mader and Visa. Among them, Walter Mader scored in three consecutive Premier League home games, while Visa has still made 0 appearances. Many fans Newcastle spent 55 million pounds to sign Visa.

It is reported that Visa was injured during the World Cup qualifying match on behalf of the Democratic Republic of Congo during the international match in September. The injured area was the posterior cruciate ligament. If the recovery period for surgical treatment ranges from a few weeks to nine months, fortunately, Visa does not need to undergo surgical treatment, because the new Newcastle player is expected to make his Magpie career debut against his old club Brentford on November 9. But only one month later, December 21 is the day when the African Cup of Nations starts, and Visa may be absent for a month.

From my personal point of view, there are not many African players who can remain efficient after the age of 30. Last season, Visa had 19 goals and 4 assists in 35 Premier League games, which was very efficient. However, he was injured when he joined Newcastle. In addition, another new aid, 23-year-old Walter Mader, has firmly occupied the position of Newcastle's main center. Visa's best choice is not to go to this year's African Cup. Otherwise, he will basically be a marginal player in Newcastle this season, and it is difficult to guarantee playing time.