Newcastle United are hoping for some injury boosts as they prepare to host Luton Town at St James' Park on Saturday (3pm kick-off).
The Magpies were dealt a fresh blow during Tuesday's 3-1 win at Aston Villa with Alexander Isak forced off with a groin issue. But Newcastle assistant manager Jason Tindall wouldn't rule the striker out for this weekend's match, stating he has 'a chance' of being involved.
Other players who have a chance include Callum Wilson, Harvey Barnes, Joe Willock and Jamaal Lascelles - though it's unlikely Newcastle will see all of those players back. Wilson and Barnes are understood to be the closest ahead of training on Friday with further assessments taking place ahead of the Luton match.
Newcastle go into the game on the back of consecutive wins against Fulham in the FA Cup and Villa on Tuesday night. The Magpies were the first away side to win at Villa Park in almost a year as they dismantled Unai Emery's side for the second time this season courtesy of a Fabian Schar brace and Alex Moreno own goal.
United still have several longer-term injury issues to manage moving forward with Elliot Anderson, Nick Pope and Joelinton still recovering while Sandro Tonali remains banned until August but continues to train with the first team.
1. Tino Livramento (knock)
Eddie Howe confirmed the right-back picked up a knock during the defeat at Arsenal but was able to play-on through the issue before being taken off in the closing stages. Expected return: Blackburn Rovers (A) - 27/02
2. Martin Dubravka (illness)
Misses the Arsenal game due to illness. Eddie Howe said he's unsure if he would make the trip to Blackburn though wouldn't rule out a return. Expected return: Wolves (H) - 02/03
3. 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 on the verge of returning. Expected return: Wolves (H) - 02/03
4. 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 has been out for four months now but is very close to a return. Expected return: Wolves (H) - 02/03