Obafemi Martins and Damien Duff joined Newcastle United's injured list on Saturday, with both being forced off in the win over Bolton Wanderers.

Martins is definitely out of the game, Duff will be given a late fitness test and a few others are carrying injury problems.

Keegan will try to keep changes to a minimum, but he could give Steve Harper a run out in goal, while Jose Enrique is also pushing for his first start of the season.

He told the Gazette: "I wish I had a stronger squad to take down there, and I wish I could just rest one or two players who need a rest, but I won't be able to do that.

"I've just got to pick the very best team I can. We haven't got the riches yet because of injuries.

"They've got to go there, and to the Emirates four days later. It's a tough opening for us, but so far they've proved that they can stand up and take it.

"They looked very fit, and were going well at the end again (against Bolton).

"Our fitness is good, and our attitude is great. Our football could have been better (against Bolton), but maybe we'll do better at Coventry."