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. Matt Targett (achilles)
Targett has been missing since picking up a hamstring injury against Man Utd back in November. He has featured on the bench in their last couple of outings before dropping out v West Ham and Everton in what is understood to be a minor setback in his recovery. Expected return: Tottenham Hotspur (H) - 13/04 | Getty Images
2. Kieran Trippier (calf)
Trippier was forced off during the 3-0 win over Wolves with a calf injury. He has since been ruled out for over a month. Set for another couple of weeks out at least. Expected return: Crystal Palace (A) - 24/04 | Getty Images
3. Nick Pope (shoulder)
Nick Pope dislocated his shoulder against Manchester United in December and required surgery. Eddie Howe has said the goalkeeper is still a number of weeks away and isn't expected back until 'late April'. Expected return: Sheffield United (H) - 27/04 | Getty Images
4. Tino Livramento (ankle)
Livramento picked up a twisted ankle injury at Chelsea which ruled him out for the Manchester City trip. He returned against West Ham United before suffering another ankle injury which will keep him out for another couple of weeks. Expected return: Burnley (A) - 04/05 | Getty Images