Kieran Trippier, Alexander Isak & Sven Botman: Newcastle United return dates - 10 out v Chelsea
Kieran Trippier, Alexander Isak, Sven Botman & more: When each unavailable Newcastle United player could return.
Newcastle United are hopeful their injury situation will look slightly better when Chelsea visit St James' Park on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 3pm).
As it stands, the Magpies are currently without 14 senior players, whether that's through injury, suspension or ineligibility, all of which has left Eddie Howe's squad severely depleted in recent weeks.
Benefitting from the two-week international break however, Howe is hopeful of welcoming at least two players back from the treatment room, while also being boosted by Bruno Guimaraes' return from suspension.
United host Mauricio Pochettino's Blues this weekend before facing Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Here, NewcastleWorld takes you through Newcastle's lengthy absentee list and looks at when each player could return:
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1. Sandro Tonali - banned
Tonali is suspended from football until August 2024 following an investigation into illegal betting activity. Expected return date: August 2024.
2. Elliot Anderson - back
Anderson is out with back injury and won't return until late December or January. Manchester City (H) 13/1
3. Javier Manquillo - groin
Manquillo is currently sidelined with a groin issue. Expected return date: Unknown
4. Dan Burn - back
Burn is sidelined for up to two months with a back injury. Possible return date: Nottingham Forest (A) 10/02