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. 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