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:
5. Lewis Miley - back
The 17-year-old has been sidelined with a back injury since the March international break and won't play again this campaign. Possible return date: 2024-25 season. | Getty Images
6. Joe Willock - Achillies
Newcastle have taken the decision to rest Willock for the remainder of the campaign as he overcomes an ongoing Achilles issue. Possible return date: 2024-25 season. | Getty Images
7. Sandro Tonali - banned
Tonali is suspended from football until August following an investigation into illegal betting activity. Possible return date: August 2024. | Getty Images
8. Miguel Almiron - knee
Howe says Almiron should be "there or thereabouts" for Burnley after missing the last month with a knee injury. Possible return date: Burnley (A) 04/05 | Getty Images