Newcastle United were dealt two new injury concerns prior to the 4-2 defeat at Liverpool on New Year's Day.
Eddie Howe was without England international duo Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson after they picked up injuries during the Boxing Day loss at home to Nottingham Forest.
The pair join what is already a lengthy injury list on Tyneside ahead of Saturday afternoon's Tyne-Wear derby away to Sunderland in the third round of the FA Cup.
But Howe insists he is refusing to use the injury crisis as an excuse, despite exiting both the Carabao Cup and Champions League, and slipping to ninth in the Premier League table in recent weeks.
"You talk to any team in the Premier League and take half their team away, you're going to notice that over a long period of time and over a month where you're playing every three days, so I think we've been put in a tough spot.
"The big thing I look for is the effort and commitment of the players. Was there today? Yes. As long as we have that, we'll be fine."
As it stands, Newcastle are without Sandro Tonali, Nick Pope, Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, Joe Willock, Elliot Anderson, Javier Manquillo and Matt Targett.
Here, NewcastleWorld takes a look at Newcastle's injury list in full and when each player is expected to return from the treatment room:
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