Newcastle United midfielder ruled out v Crystal Palace as £65m duo set to feature

Willock was withdrawn at half-time after taking a knock to the ankle while Guimaraes was brought off in the closing stages due to a glute complaint.

Speaking after the game, Eddie Howe said: “Joe took a knock to part of his leg and didn't feel 100% [at half-time]. Bruno felt a glute, I believe, but hopefully they're not big problems.”

And Howe, addressing the media at his pre-match press conference, has confirmed the duo are in line to feature at Selhurst Park. He said: “They have a chance to play, not serious injuries so we’ll make a decision today.

“Joe took a bang, a nasty whack trying to block a shot just above the ankle, so he lost a little bit of feeling in his leg, it went a bit numb for a while. But it looks like he has improved quickly.

“Mentally, Bruno has been really strong this year and previous seasons. He’s a had a lot to cope with, you can never underestimate the impact of playing for Brazil has on any athlete - it is intense pressure for him, a lot of travel and then of course he comes back here and he’s captain here so he’s got a big demand on him.

“But I think he relishes that demand and he is embracing it. It’s slightly different for him, I think there is a period of adjustment for him. Games like Monday are a great test for that leadership and his resilience to come back from disappointments and to not just think of yourself and think of the group. Really good challenges for Bruno.

“Physically he felt a muscle problem but fingers crossed, he is another one improving quickly so we’ll see.”

Lewis Miley is scheduled for the under-21s against Crystal Palace at Whitley Park tonight so won’t travel to South London - unless there is an injury in the camp.

The 18-year-old made 26 appearances for the Magpies during his breakthrough season but hasn’t started a game since March because of a back injury and then a broken metatarsal.