Newcastle United's injury list has eased a little, despite Sunday evening's 4-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur.
While Eddie Howe remained without 10 first-team players for the visit to North London, the Magpies' head coach did welcome back Sean Longstaff and Callum Wilson to his matchday squad.
The pair had previously been sidelined for a month but both got half an hour under their belt after being introduced as second-half substitutes.
But Howe knows he still needs players back to cope with a hectic schedule of five games in 13 games. As it stands, the likes of Harvey Barnes, Sven Botman, Joe Willock and Dan Burn remain out.
Here, NewcastleWorld takes a look at Newcastle's current absentee list and when each player could return.
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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