Newcastle United's exit from Europe at the hands of AC Milan on Wednesday night was compounded by injury concerns for Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier.
A 2-1 defeat to Milan at St James' Park ended the Magpies' Champions League journey and denied them a place in the knockout stages of the Europa League after finishing bottom of Group F.
Both Trippier & Gordon started the game and watched as Joelinton put United in front on 33 minutes. Christian Pulisic equalise and the pair were forced to withdraw not long after on the hour-mark.
Indeed, they were left helpless as Samuel Chukwueze netted an 84th minute winner. The focus now turns back to the Premier League with Fulham the visitors to Tyneside on Saturday before the Carabao Cup quarter-final trip to Chelsea on Tuesday.
The concern surrounding Gordon and Trippier comes at a time when Newcastle's injury situation was just beginning to ease slightly following the return of Callum Wilson, Sean Longstaff and Dan Burn.
Eddie Howe is hoping more players can make their respective comebacks in the coming weeks as his squad battle the relentless fixture schedule.
Here, NewcastleWorld takes you through Newcastle's absentee list and when each player could return:
1. Fabian Schar - hamstring
Schar felt tightness in his hamstring against Sheffield United, which forced him to withdraw at half-time. Possible return date: Burnley (A) 04/05. | Getty Images
2. Sven Botman - ACL
The Dutchman has been ruled out for six to nine months after undergoing surgery on his knee. Possible return date: December 2024. | Getty Images
3. Matt Targett - Achilles
Targett is sidelined for the rest of the season with an Achilles issue having only just returned from four months out. Possible return date: 2024-25 season. | Getty Images
4. Jamaal Lascelles - ACL
Lascelles sustained an ACL injury against West Ham and will be sidelined for six to nine months. Possible return date: December 2024. | AFP via Getty Images