Newcastle United are set to have Fabian Schar back available for the visit of Wolverhampton Wanderers today (kick-off 4:30pm).
The Switzerland defender missed last weekend’s 2-0 defeat at Manchester City through concussion protocols but has trained this week. Whether he starts however is a different matter, with captain Jamaal Lascelles performing well in Schar’s absence.
Elsewhere, Bruno Guimaraes is fine to feature, despite feeling some pain in his ankle at the Etihad. Among the Magpies players missing however is Joelinton, who will serve the first of his two-match ban.
Wolves, meanwhile, could be without up to six first-team players for their trip to St James’ Park. Here, we take a look at the players ruled out, and those who are doubtful:
1. Diego Costa - out
The former Chelsea striker picked up a knee injury during last weekend’s 1-0 win over Spurs, and will be sidelined for two to four weeks.
2. Sasa Kalajdzic - out
Kalajdzic picked up a serious knee injury on his Wolves debut in August and won’t be back until pre-season.
3. Hugo Bueno - out
The left-back is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury.
4. Hwang Hee-chan - doubt
The forward is edging closer to a return from a hamstring injury.