Newcastle United head into the Carabao Cup quarter-final clash at Chelsea with several players unavailable for selection.
Just as The Magpies' injury situation started to ease with the returns of Callum Wilson, Sean Longstaff and Dan Burn, they have been hit with fresh blows to Joelinton and Fabian Schar. Both players were forced off during Saturday's 3-0 win over Fulham and went for scans on Monday ahead of the trip to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening (8pm kick-off).
Alexander Isak missed the Fulham match with a groin issue and is a major doubt for the trip to West London. Kieran Trippier is set to return from suspension but has been nursing a slight knock picked up against AC Milan last week.
United also have a number of longer-term injury issues with Jacob Murphy and Nick Pope both undergoing shoulder surgery. Matt Targett also had an operation on his hamstring while Harvey Barnes and Elliot Anderson are set to be out until January at the earliest.
Despite the injury crisis, Newcastle will be hoping to reach the Carabao Cup semi-final for the second season running. Eddie Howe's side finished runners-up in the competition last season, losing 2-0 to Manchester United in the final.
But the club's run to the last eight this season has seen them knock out favourites Manchester City and holders Man United without conceding a goal.
There is a chance Newcastle could have a couple of players back involved to face Chelsea on Tuesday evening. Here is the Newcastle United injury list and estimated return dates as things stand...
1. Jacob Murphy (calf)
Felt a tight calf in the warm-up at Nottingham Forest that rendered him 'unusable' for the match. Expected return: AFC Bournemouth (H) - 17/02
2. Callum Wilson (chest)
Wilson managed to complete 90 minutes at Nottingham Forest but ended the match with his arm in a makeshift sling. Eddie Howe said after the game that he hopes the injury is not serious but it was too soon to tell. It has since been revealed the striker suffered a pectoral injury in his chest. Expected return: TBC
3. Alexander Isak (groin)
Newcastle's top scorer was forced off during Tuesday's 3-1 win at Aston Villa with a groin issue. While it's not thought to be serious, Eddie Howe said he could be out for the next couple of games Expected return: Arsenal (A) - 24/02
4. 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 but not running just yet. Expected return: Arsenal (A) - 24/02