Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Fabian Schar: Newcastle United expected return dates ahead of Fulham clash
Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Fabian Schar: Newcastle United injury list & expected return dates.
Newcastle United head into the final day of the Premier League season potentially without two of their key midfielders.
Joelinton missed last weekend’s 3-1 win over West Ham United due to a thigh injury before Sandro Tonali was forced off early in the second half with a hamstring issue.
It remains to be seen if either Joelinton or Tonali will be involved in the squad at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Eddie Howe may opt against risking the pair with little to play for in West London.
The Magpies can no longer mathematically qualify for Europe but could still finish as high as ninth if they beat Fulham and results elsewhere go their way.
Ahead of the match, we take a look at Newcastle’s injury list and expected return dates:
Sandro Tonali
Tonali was forced off with a hamstring issue early in the second half against West Ham United.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
“Yeah, potentially available. We'll have a look at him again today. I don't think it was anything too serious.”
Expected return date
Fulham (A) 24/05.
Joelinton
Joelinton missed the 3-1 win over West Ham United with a thigh issue and remains a doubt for the trip to Fulham.
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.”
Expected return date
2026-27 season.
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
World Cup.
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.
The former Switzerland international out of contract in the summer but it is hoped will sign a new deal.
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 sidelined with a knee injury and won’t play for the club again after announcing last week he will be leaving when his contract expires.
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.