Joelinton, Lewis Miley & Fabian Schar: Newcastle United injury list & expected return dates

Newcastle United enter the final week of their Premier League season.

The Magpies host relegation-threatened West Ham United on Sunday in their final home of the match of the campaign before travelling to Fulham on the final day next weekend.

Joelinton is United’s latest injury concern and is a doubt for the West Ham match due to a thigh issue, while the games are running out for Tino Livramento and Fabian Schar to return.

Here’s Newcastle United injury list and expected return dates:

Joelinton

Joelinton is a doubt for the match against West Ham United due to a “slight thigh issue”.

What’s Eddie Howe said?

“We have a doubt over Joelinton, who's picked up a slight thigh problem, so we'll assess him in the next couple of days. I think we're okay, apart from that. Of course, we've got the guys that are out and there's no change to their status.”

Expected return date

Fulham (A) 24/05.

Lewis Miley

Having only recently returned from months out with a muscle injury, Miley is now back on the sidelines after fracturing his fibula in training.

What’s Eddie Howe said?

“It was a really innocuous moment, really, training on Tuesday. No one around him, there was no other player involved. He slipped and went down.

“We probably, at that moment, thought maybe just a twist of something, nothing too serious, but he was unable to continue and pretty early sort of became aware it was a little bit more serious than we thought.

“Yeah, and that's the fragile nature of a professional footballer's career and now he faces a few months out. We hope that he'll be back in and around it for pre-season.

“It's a real shame because he was playing really, really well, outstanding in recent weeks. We really missed him when he got his injury last time, so a real blow for us, but also for Lewy and knowing the strength of character, he'll be back and he'll be back better than ever, but it's going to be a blow for him and for us.”

Expected return date

2026-27 season.

Tino Livramento

Livramento suffered yet another injury setback after limping off during the recent defeat to Bournemouth.

What’s Eddie Howe said?

“Tino's doing well. He's really improving. He's back running again. He's on the grass. I don't think he'll be back this season.

“I think we could possibly push him maybe for the Fulham game, but I think that would be silly really on his behalf. I think let's let him recover and get a good summer behind him.”

Expected return date

2026-27 season.

Fabian Schar

Schar was scheduled to return from three months out with an ankle injury last month before picking up a foot injection that required surgery.

With the former Switzerland international out of contract in the summer, he might have played his last game for the club.

What’s Eddie Howe said?

“No, I don't think he'll make the last two games, which is a real shame for Fabian because he was so close to returning a few weeks ago, and then, of course, he suffered the infection that he did.

“He's back running again and he's looking fit and healthy, but there's a big difference between that and actually playing. So, yes, I don't think he'll be there, which is a real shame for him.”

Expected return date

2026-27.

Emil Krafth

Krafth is out of contract this summer and could therefore have played his last game for the club as he recovers from a knee injury.

What’s Eddie Howe said?

“Emil's had an operation on his knee, so I think in all likelihood it looks like the season is over, which is a real blow for us.

“He first suffered the problem on international duty. We hoped that he could come back and be OK, but it was clear in training recently that he wasn't going to get to the level needed and that he needed a surgical intervention.”

Expected return date

2026-27.

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