Newcastle United were dealt yet another injury blow on Tuesday night as Alexander Isak was forced off with a groin injury at Aston Villa.
The Magpies won the match 3-1 but Isak's injury meant Eddie Howe's side had to play the majority of the match without a recognised striker on the pitch. Anthony Gordon shifted into the role in the second half with Miguel Almiron replacing Isak.
As a result, Newcastle will be hoping to have Callum Wilson back from injury against Luton Town this weekend. The striker has missed the last four matches with a calf issue but is understood to be close to a return.
Harvey Barnes is also pushing to be involved after more than four months out with a foot injury. The winger is back training and is the 'closest' player to a return, according to Eddie Howe.
Reflecting on his side's injury situation, Howe said: "Our luck has been out all season with injuries, it's just been a catalogue. As soon as we get someone kind of strength something happens and we lose that strength.
"It was just nice that we had Miggy [Almiron] to bring on the pitch today when Alex got injured. Miggy was only 50% fit really due to his illness and I thought he did brilliantly to play as well as he did despite not feeling well.
"Let's see when Callum is going to come back. I'm just really pleased with the whole group."
He added: "There's players close. Harvey Barnes would be the closest, Callum has been doing well but we haven't seen him training yet. The other players are a bit behind them."
1. Martin Dubravka (illness)
Misses the Arsenal game due to illness. Expected return: Wolves (H) - 02/03
2. Matt Targett (hamstring)
Matt Targett has been on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring injury in the opening minutes of Newcastle’s 3-0 Carabao Cup win against Manchester United. The left-back had surgery on his hamstring in November and given a three month recovery time. Howe has since confirmed Targett is back on the grass and expected to return to training later this month. Expected return: Wolves (H) - 02/03
3. Elliot Anderson (back)
Anderson was featuring fairly regularly for the Magpies this season but has been out for an extended period with a back injury. It was initially suggested the midfielder would be back in training by the end of 2023 but he is likely to be out for over four months in total with a return to training close. Expected return: Wolves (H) - 02/03
4. Nick Pope (shoulder)
Nick Pope dislocated his shoulder against Manchester United in December. There were concerns his season could be over as a result as he required surgery but he is likely to be back in contention before the end of the campaign. Expected return: Everton (H) - 03/04