Newcastle United hope their injury list will ease in the coming weeks with some key players on course for a return to action.
Magpies' head coach Eddie Howe was without 11 senior players for the 3-2 defeat to Manchester City last time out. A major blow was confirmed on Tuesday with Joelinton ruled out until May after undergoing thigh surgery.
Following their two-week Premier League winter break, Howe's men head to Fulham in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday evening, and it is hoped that fixture is the start of numerous players returning from injury.
Jacob Murphy was back in light training a fortnight ago, while Wilson is expected to be in a better shape fitness wise after missing the last three matches because of a thigh issue.
And both Harvey Barnes and Joe Willock have teased their respective returns. United have been without Barnes since the 8-0 win at Sheffield United in September. Willock has been troubled by an Achilles issue this season.
NewcastleWorld takes a look at Newcastle's injury list in full and each player's possible return date:
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