Kieran Trippier, Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson: Newcastle United injury news ahead of Brighton clash

Newcastle United return to St James’ Park to host Brighton & Hove Albion in a Premier League game which promises to have huge implications on the European race come the end of the season.

Both sides have started the season with a solid 12 points from seven matches and the pair will both have ambitions as high as possible in the league with no European distraction this term.

Newcastle are unbeaten in their last three home games against Brighton - with their last defeat coming behind closed doors back in September 2020.

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has a number of key injury issues heading into the game on Tyneside while Eddie Howe will hope to get his squad closer to full strength with the return of a number of key stars.

Ahead of what promises to be an intriguing encounter, we take a look inside both camps to assess the latest injury news.

Newcastle United injury news

• Kieran Trippier - Out

Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier has had a frustrating start to the season. He was benched for all four of his side’s opening league games and had to wait for September’s defeat to Fulham to make his first start.

Trippier has remained in the team since then but is expected to miss around four matches with a hamstring injury.

• Martin Dubravka - Out

Martin Dubravka was forced off at half time during Newcastle’s cup win against AFC Wimbledon and as not selected for international duty for Slovakia as he continues his recovery. 

• Sven Botman - Out

Sven Botman is continuing his recovery from an ACL injury and is targeting a return before the end of 2024, with December viewed as a potential return date.

• Jamaal Lascelles - Out

Former captain Jamaal Lascelles is still working towards a recovery from a long-term ACL injury. Is thought to be just slightly behind Botman in his road to recovery, with an estimated return date of January 2025.

• Lewis Miley - Doubt

Lewis Miley sustained a foot injury during the summer, which made him miss most of pre-season. He is expected to soon return to training after the international break, but Eddie Howe is keen to slowly ease him back into the action, meaning he is unlikely to play against Brighton.

• Callum Wilson - Doubt

Callum Wilson was exactly what Newcastle were missing during the draw against Everton. The clinical centre forward has missed several months with a back injury but is in contention to make his long awaited return after the international break.

• Alexander Isak - Doubt

Alexander Isak has missed the last three outings with a broken toe which also ruled him out of Sweden’s international break. The prolific striker is expected to be fit enough to play against Brighton in some capacity.

• Matt Targett - Doubt

A flare up of eczema has delayed Matt Targett's return to the pitch but he is now understood to be back in training and working towards a comeback.

Brighton injury news

• Adam Webster - Out

Centre back Adam Webster picked up a thigh injury before the international break. He will be out for a number of weeks.

• Jan Paul van Hecke - Out

Misses the trip to St James’ Park with a groin injury.

• Matt O’Riley - Out

Former Celtic playmaker Matt O’Riley picked up a serious ankle injury just minutes into his Seagulls debut. Is making good progress, according to Hurzeler, but will definitely miss the trip to St James’ Park.

• James Milner - Doubt

Former Magpie James Milner is a doubt to face his former side as he works his way back from a hamstring injury.

• Solly March - Doubt

Picked up a serious knee injury 12 months ago, but is slowly returning to full fitness after recently appearing for the reserves.

• Joao Pedro - Doubt

The Brazilian, who Newcastle once tried to sign, missed games against Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur with an ankle injury. Hurzeler is hopeful of welcoming him back after the international break.