Newcastle United were dealt a fresh injury concern during Saturday afternoon's 1-0 defeat to Luton Town.
Club skipper Jamaal Lascelles limped off in the 37th minute, not long after Andros Townsend's header decided the Premier League tie at Kenilworth Road. The loss was United's seventh of the campaign, and their sixth away from home.
Eddie Howe welcomed back Fabian Schar into his starting XI but when one player makes an injury comeback, another falls foul. And so that proved with Lascelles' withdrawal.
Newcastle remained Joelinton (hamstring), while Sandro Tonali (suspended), Nick Pope (shoulder), Jacob Murphy (shoulder), Harvey Barnes (foot), Joe Willock (Achilles), Elliot Anderson (back), Javier Manquillo (groin) and Matt Targett (hamstring).
With the fixtures against the likes of Nottingham Forest, Liverpool and Sunderland to come in quick succession, NewcastleWorld takes a look at United's lengthy injury list and when each player is expected to return:
1. Nick Pope - shoulder
Pope dislocated his shoulder in the Premier League win over Man Utd but is recovering ahead of schedule. Possible return date: Mid to late March 2024.
2. Sandro Tonali - banned
Tonali is suspended from football until August 2024 following an investigation into illegal betting activity. Possible return date: August 2024.
3. Joelinton - thigh
Joelinton underwent thigh surgery last month and won't return until May at the earliest. Possible return date: May 2024.
4. Matt Targett - hamstring
Targett underwent hamstring surgery early December. Could return to training in the next couple of weeks. Possible return date: Wolves (H) 02/03.