Will Osula, Jacob Murphy & Tino Livramento - Newcastle United injury list & expected return dates

Newcastle United are down to four senior defenders following long-term injuries to Fabian Schar and Tino Livramento.

Schar was stretchered off during the recent 4-3 comeback win over Leeds United with an ankle injury and on Thursday underwent surgery.

Then, in the FA Cup third round penalty shootout win against AFC Bournemouth, the Magpies lost Tino Livramento to a hamstring injury.

Schar is expected to be sidelined until April at the earliest, while it’s been suggested Livramento will be out for eight weeks. But when will Newcastle’s other injured players return?

Here’s the latest information we have on the likes of Dan Burn, Jacob Murphy and Will Osula:

Fabian Schar

Schar has undergone surgery to repair the ankle ligament damage he sustained in last Wednesday’s 4-3 comeback victory over Leeds United.

What’s Eddie Howe said?

Howe said: “He had a successful surgery yesterday, which is great news. Everything went according to plan. I think, difficult to give a definitive [date] but roughly around three months, I think, will be the diagnosis that we'll work towards if it's any quicker than great.

“But I think we need to give Fabian now the time to recover, it's quite a serious injury.”

Expected return date

April 2026.

Jamaal Lascelles

Lascelles hasn’t been involved in a Newcastle matchday squad since the 3-1 defeat away to Brentford on November 9. The 32-year-old is likely to leave during the January transfer window.

What’s Eddie Howe said?

Howe said: “He's not training with us currently. He hasn't felt well enough physically to train... good enough. I don't necessarily think that he's injured in the sense that he's got one big injury, I just think his body's not feeling great.

“So he's not training with us currently. We hope that will change in the next few weeks.

“But yeah, there's a possibility that he could leave as well. Jamaal's been an incredible servant. He's a great leader for us behind the scenes. So, let's wait and see what happens on his future.”

Expected return date

TBC.

Emil Krafth

Krafth picked up a knee injury on international duty with Sweden in November and hasn’t played since.

What’s Eddie Howe said?

“He's a big miss for us at the moment. No, there's no major update. He's trying to come back from a knee problem. He's not feeling absolutely at his best currently. Day-to-day, he feels slightly different, so, I've got no definitive return date for him.

“We're taking it day-by-day, hoping that he can improve and we can see him back very quickly. He's always been such a reliable performer for us. As you say, you're quite right, different positions, he gives the versatility that we need.

“So, we're desperate for him back. But we'll just have to wait and see how long that takes.”

Expected return date

TBC.

Will Osula

Osula had been managing an ankle injury before the pain too much. The young Dane has been on the sidelines for over three months.

What’s Eddie Howe said?

Howe said: “He's had a length of time out, he's had to start from zero where he had a period of rest, and now we're building him back up. But he's very close to hopefully returning to training and then being ready to play.

“Will hopefully will be training imminently, and then we'll of course have to make a decision on when we can involve him in the matchday squad.”

Expected return date

PSV Eindhoven (H), 21/01.

Tino Livramento

Livramento was forced off during Saturday’s FA Cup third round penalty shootout win over AFC Bournemouth with a hamstring injury.

What’s Eddie Howe said?

Howe said: “A lot of frustration for Tino because I think the injuries have come out of the blue, really. There's been no reason necessarily for them.

“He's very willing, very athletic. He puts a lot of effort and energy into each performance. I'm desperately disappointed for him and for us because he's such an important player. He's got the versatility that at this moment we really need and the standout athletic and technical qualities that, again, help the team.

“So, such a big year for him, not just with us but with maybe international aspirations, this injury will become as a blow. But I think he's got the maturity and the mental strength to handle it and then to make sure he comes back in good shape.”

Expected return date

March 2026.

Jacob Murphy

Murphy has been struggling with a hamstring issue in recent weeks, despite the scans coming back clear.

What’s Eddie Howe said?

Howe said: “Jacob's had another scan and again nothing showing, so it's a strange one. But of course you have to go on the symptoms and how the player feels, which we'll always have regular communication with all of our players.

“So I'm sure that'll mean probably a period where Jacob has to come out, for how long I don't know at this moment in time. But we're very thankful that it's not a serious problem, hopefully one we can overcome very quickly.”

Expected return date

TBC.

Dan Burn

Burn sustained a broken rib and punctured lung in the 1-0 defeat away to Sunderland last month.

What’s Eddie Howe said?

Howe said: “With Dan, yes, he's improving. He's running, which is a really good thing. His fitness will be okay. That won't be an issue, it'll just be managing the pain of his injuries.

“It's not like he's been rested and not on the grass. I've seen him, he looks in good shape. It's just the pain, I think the top-end pain, when he's fully sprinting. Hopefully not long.”

Expected return date

Paris Saint-Germain (A), 28/01.

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