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Newcastle United loanee Jetro Willems says he will return to full fitness by August

Netherlands international left-back Jetro Willems saw a cruciate ligament injury cut short his season-long loan at Newcastle United in January, and it remains to be seen if he will ever play for the Magpies again.

The 26-year-old returned to his parent club Eintracht Frankfurt afterwards and his rehabilitation and recovery have gone well so far.

While the injury ruled him out of the campaign, some reports claimed Willems could be out of action until next year, but the Dutchman has denied them and he is eyeing a return to action in August.

“I feel really good.