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:
“Miguel Almiron was injured yesterday and will be out for 3 weeks and it is not necessary for him to come,” said Schelotto.
13. Brennan Johnson - doubt
Forest’s talisman was forced off against Spurs because of a groin injury, and Cooper said on Thursday it’s unlikely he’ll feature against Newcastle. | Getty Images
14. Anthony Gordon - out
Gordon is in race to be fit for the Manchester United game after the international break. Howe said his ankle injury was “slightly more serious” than a one or two week injury. | Getty Images
15. Miguel Almiron - out
Almiron picked up an injury in training and is set to miss the next three weeks. | Getty Images