Allan Saint-Maximin, Joelinton and Callum Wilson: Newcastle United injury list & return dates - gallery
As Newcastle United prepare to return to competitive football against AFC Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup, here is how Eddie Howe’s squad is shaping up
Newcastle host Bournemouth in the last-16 of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night (7:45pm kick-off). The match comes just days after The Magpies beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in a friendly match at St James’s Park which saw Howe leave out 16 first team players.
Bruno Guimaraes, Fabian Schar and Callum Wilson are back at the club following the World Cup while Kieran Trippier and Nick Pope quickly got back involved as they started Saturday’s match. Ahead of Tuesday’s cup tie, Howe claimed he was managing ‘a couple’ of injuries in his squad as he hopes to help The Magpies progress to the quarter-finals of the competition against his former club.
Here is Newcastle’s ‘injury’ list ahead of the match...
1. Joe Willock - hamstring
Joe Willock was a concern following Sunday’s win over Manchester United as he was taken off with a potential hamstring issue. Eddie Howe was unable to provide a fitness update ahead of the trip to West Ham United on Tuesday but the club posted a photo of the midfielder taking part in training ahead of the match. What Howe said: “Joe Willock’s the obvious one. He was feeling his hamstring, but he wasn’t sure if it was cramp or something more sinister. So we’ll wait and see. A couple more players just nursing little things because of the physical game that it was.” Estimated return date: 05/03 - West Ham (A) Photo: OLI SCARFF
2. Miguel Almiron - thigh
Top scorer Miguel Almiron was forced to withdraw from international duty with Paraguay after picking up a thigh injury in training at Newcastle. He is now facing an extended spell on the sidelines. What Howe said: “Miggy pulled a thigh muscle in training. Unfortunately, it’s quite a bad one. It’s going to be six weeks.” Estimated return date: 30/04 - Southampton (H) Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
3. Emil Krafth - ACL
The Swedish right-back is has been out for the majority of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament against Tranmere in August. What Howe said: “There’s a very, very slim chance, I wouldn’t hold out much hope that we’ll see him before the end of the season.” Estimated return date: Pre season Photo: PAUL ELLIS
4. Ryan Fraser - training with Under-21s
Ryan Fraser is not part of Eddie Howe’s first team plans at the moment and is expected to be moved on from the club in the summer. He is unlikely to feature again this season. What Howe said: “I made the decision to concentrate on players that are committed to Newcastle. For the benefit of the group, I’ve made that call.” Estimated return date: Unknown Photo: Ian MacNicol