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. 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.