Allan Saint-Maximin, Kieran Trippier & others - Newcastle United injury list and return dates

Allan Saint-Maximin

The injury

Saint-Maximin received a kick to the calf in Newcastle’s recent 1-0 win over Aston Villa, which has ruled him out of the last two games at West Ham and Brentford.

What Eddie Howe has said

Speaking after the win at Brentford, Howe said: “Allan, we hoped he would make it but he was some way short in the end.

“We now have our fingers crossed and hope he can make the next game.

“I think he will be a lot closer for that game. He is a massive player for us and we are aware we need him back for the next game.”

Potential return date

The French could be available for Newcastle’s home game with Brighton & Hove Albion this coming Saturday.

Kieran Trippier

The injury

Trippier is still on crutches after breaking the fifth metatarsal in his left foot.

Despite his absence on the pitch, the England full-back travelled to Brentford to support his teammates - and will do the same for further games.

What Eddie Howe has had

After the win at Brentford, Howe said: “Kieran stayed with us last night (Friday) and wanted to be around the players and that is full credit to him.

“That’s his mindset, he wants to make a difference even though he is not on the pitch at the moment.

“I’ll always help players when they want to be involved when they’re injured and good personalities, which he is. He’s a leader.

“He was in and around the dressing room. He wasn’t giving fining speeches but he was there as a support for the players if they needed him.”

Potential return date

In the best-case scenario, Trippier could return for the final three games of the season against Arsenal, Manchester City and Burnley.

Matt Ritchie

The injury

Ritchie has missed the last five games - Leeds, Everton, Aston Villa, West Ham and Brentford with a knee injury.

What Eddie Howe has said

Howe said before the West Ham draw in February: “Matt’s in a good place. I don’t think he’s too far away from returning.

“It was a strange injury with Matt. He was just striking a ball and felt something in his knee.

“He’s had a period where he had to back right off and have minimal activity but he’s running again in a straight line and he’s stepping up closer to being back full-time with the group.

“I anticipate he won’t be too long.”

Potential return date

No return date is known but with four games in 10 days coming up, Ritchie could be called upon.

Callum Wilson

The injury

Newcastle’s top scorer injured his calf during the 1-1 draw with Manchester United on December 27.

What Eddie Howe has said

Howe hopes Wilson can return to play a big part in the final few games of the season.

The Magpies striker also shares that hope, as revealed on his BBC podcast last week.

The 30-year-old said: “It’s going slow, slower than I would’ve liked.

“These things can’t be rushed really. I’m out here doing a bit of a rehab week.

“I’m positive that I’ll be back this season and have a good chunk of games left.

“I’ve got to make sure that when I’m back I’m back to stay and back to make a difference.”

Potential return date

Beginning of May with three games left of the season to play.