Callum Wilson, Joelinton & Joe Willock: Newcastle United’s injury list and expected return dates

Newcastle United travel to the capital to take on West Ham United on Sunday afternoon in their final Premier League fixture before the two-week international break.

Eddie Howe’s side have faced a challenging schedule over the last month or so by competing in the league, Carabao Cup and Champions League, which has resulted in some key players picking up injuries.

NewcastleWorld takes a look at the Magpies’ current injury list and each player’s expected return date:

Callum Wilson - hamstring

Callum Wilson has missed Newcastle’s last three matches against Manchester City, Burnley and Paris Saint-Germsin due to hamstring tightness.

A late call will be made on the 31-year-old ahead of Sunday’s trip to West Ham United but the expectation is he’ll miss out.

Expected return: Crystal Palace 21/10 (H)

Joelinton - hamstring

Joelinton lasted less than four minutes after coming on as a substitute against Burnley last weekend after picking up a hamstring injury.

Similar to Wilson, a late call will be made on the Brazilian’s fitness ahead of facing the Hammers but the feeling is he won’t be risked.

Expected return: Crystal Palace 21/10 (H)

Sven Botman - knee

Dutch defender Sven Botman has also missed the last three matches with a knee injury. Howe has already confirmed the 23-year-old won’t return until after the international break.

Expected return: Crystal Palace (H) - 21/10

Joe Willock - Achilles

Joe Willock hasn’t featured for Newcastle since May when he picked up a hamstring injury in the penultimate home game against Brighton.

He was expected to return in pre-season but suffered a setback. Then, last month, during his recovery, the midfielder sustained a new Achilles injury.

Howe hopes the former Arsenal man will resume training mid to late October.

Expected return: Manchester United (A) - 01/11

Harvey Barnes - foot/ toe

Harvey Barnes won’t return to action until the beginning of 2024 after picking up a foot injury during the 8-0 win at Sheffield United.

The injury doesn’t require surgery but it won’t be until late December when the £38million summer signing returns to training.

Expected return: January 2024