Eddie Howe has provided an update on Newcastle United’s injury situation ahead of Saturday night’s Premier League trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers (kick-off 5:30pm).
The Magpies were handed three fresh concerns in the week with Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy forced off against Borussia Dortmund, while Elliot Anderson was absent from the matchday squad.
Isak suffered a recurrence of his groin issue and Murphy withdrew after dislocating his shoulder.
“Alex is a groin, which we don’t think is serious, but is a recurrence of the groin problem that he suffered when he was playing for Sweden,” said Howe during Friday’s pre-Wolves press conference.
“We need to assess that, and I think he’s having a scan today. We don’t anticipate that is going to be too bad.
“Jacob’s is totally different. It’s a dislocation of his shoulder. It’s not clear what we’re going to do – I think he’s also going to see a specialist today. You can play with these injuries, or the other side of it is that he’ll need an operation and he’ll be out for some time.”
And adding to United’s list of long-term absentees, Anderson has been ruled out for the next eight weeks.
“The next day [after Crystal Palace], he woke up with a sore back and it didn’t really go aways so he’s had scans and tests and it looks like eight weeks.”
Here’s Newcastle United’s injury list in full and each player’s expected return dates:
1. Sandro Tonali - August 2024
Tonali has been handed a 10 month ban from football following an investigation into illegal betting activity by the Italian Football Federation. | Getty Images
2. Alexander Isak - Chelsea (H) - 25/11
The Swede was forced off just 14 minutes in v Dortmund after suffering a recurrence of his groin problem. Isak has undergone a scan and won’t return before the November international break at the earliest. | AFP via Getty Images
3. Jacob Murphy - February 2024
Murphy is set to undergo shoulder surgery which will likely see him sidelined for three months. | Getty Images
4. Sven Botman - N/A
Botman has missed the last eight matches with a knee issue. Currently, the Dutchman has no return date as Newcastle await further clarity on his injury. | AFP via Getty Images