Newcastle United have 10 Premier League games remaining - starting with a home match against European contenders West Ham United this afternoon (kick-off 12:30pm).
And Magpies boss Eddie Howe has some major calls to make having spent most of the international break in Dubai for a warm weather training camp.
Howe will be relieved after the likes of Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon returned from international duty unscathed - although there was a blow delivered by the news Sven Botman is likely to remain on the sidelines until the midway point of next season after undergoing surgery on a knee injury.
There are a number of players already ruled out of action as the likes of Nick Pope, Callum Wilson and Joelinton battle their way back from injuries and Lewis Miley has now joined them in the treatment room after suffering a lower back injury on international duty with England under-19s.
But Howe could be handed a triple boost for the visit of West Ham with Kieran Trippier, Tino Livramento and Harvey Barnes pushing for a return from injury.
Here's our Newcastle United are predicted to line-up at St James' Park:
1. GK: Martin Dubravka
The experienced stopper seems likely to remain in the starting eleven as Nick Pope continues his comeback from a shoulder injury.
2. RB: Kieran Trippier
The England man should be back in contention after missing United's last two games.
3. CB: Fabian Schar
A mainstay of United's defence this season.
4. CB: Jamaal Lascelles
The Magpies club captain will have a big part to play during the remainder of the season after Sven Botman underwent surgery.