Newcastle United will be without Miguel Almiron against Nottingham Forest tonight (kick-off 8pm) after the Paraguayan picked up an injury in training.
As per Paraguay boss Guillermo Barros Schelotto, the 29-year-old is set to miss the next three weeks.
“Miguel Almiron was injured yesterday and will be out for 3 weeks and it is not necessary for him to come,” said Schelotto.
“We received the report from his club (Newcastle United) and we saw the video of the injury.”
Almiron will miss tonight, and the Manchester United clash at St James’ Park after the two-week international break.
NewcastleWorld takes a look at the Magpies players ruled out of this evening’s clash at the City Ground:
1. Omar Richards - out
The former Bayern Munich full-back won’t play again this season following several setbacks in his recovery from a fractured leg.
2. Wily Boly - out
The summer signing from Wolves is set to miss the remainder of the campaign with a hamstring injury.
3. Emil Krafth - out
The Sweden international has been sidelined since August with an ACL injury, and is unlikely to play again this season. Photo: Clive Brunskill
4. Scott McKenna - out
McKenna is also sidelined with a hamstring injury and isn’t expected to return until after the international break.