Newcastle United have a couple of fresh selection concerns ahead of next weekend’s Premier League showdown against Manchester United at St James’ Park.
Prior to the 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest last week, it was confirmed Miguel Almiron had sustained a thigh injury, and Eddie Howe revealed after the game he’s likely to miss the next six games.
In the same press conference, Howe admitted Fabian Schar had been nursing a foot injury, and that Allan Saint-Maximin had felt some tightness in his hamstring. Callum Wilson, meanwhile, wasn’t risked at the City Ground after illness and a slight injury.
Despite playing a full 90 minutes at Forest, Nick Pope was forced to withdraw from the England squad, and Sven Botman has also left the Netherlands camp due to a “virus infection”.
NewcastleWorld takes a look at the Magpies’ injury list - and when each player is expected to return:
5. Joelinton - suspended
Joelinton has served his two-match suspension and will be available for next Sunday’s Premier League clash against Manchester United at St James’ Park. Photo: Michael Regan
6. Allan Saint-Maximin - hamstring injury
Saint-Maximin was withdrawn at half-time during Newcastle’s 2-1 win at Forest because of a tight hamstring. Expected return date: Manchester United 02/04. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
7. Nick Pope - unspecified injury
Pope played a full 90 minutes against Notts Forest but was forced to withdraw from the England squad after nursing an injury in the build-up to the game. Expected return date: Manchester United 02/04. | Getty Images
8. Callum Wilson - illness
Howe didn’t want to risk Wilson against Forest after suffering from illness and some general muscle tightness. The two week break came at a good time for the striker. Expected return date: Manchester United 02/04. | Getty Images