Newcastle United added two more players to their injury list during the Carabao Cup exit at Chelsea on Tuesday night.
Emil Krafth and Anthony Gordon were both forced off in the match due to knocks picked up following challenges from Chelsea players. The Magpies also recently suffered blows to Fabian Schar and Joelinton in their last Premier League match against Fulham.
Assessing the injuries against Chelsea, Howe said: "Emil was too sore to continue, has a real gash on his shin which is quite sore at the moment. Anthony is the same, I thought it was a really poor tackle on him [from Moises Caicedo]. It's the type of tackle you don't want to see, taking our attacking players out of the game so he's very sore at the minute."
The Magpies also have Alexander Isak out with a groin issue. While Howe claimed the striker was rested against Fulham, he wasn't deemed fit enough to make the bench at Chelsea on Tuesday night.
Newcastle will be looking to bounce back from another difficult cup exit when they travel to Luton Town in the Premier League on Saturday (3pm kick-off). The Magpies currently sit sixth in the table after 17 games with Nottingham Forest, Liverpool and Manchester City to come in the league and Sunderland in the third round of the FA Cup next month.
Here is Newcastle United's injury list and estimated return dates ahead of Saturday's trip to Luton Town...

5. Callum Wilson (chest)
Wilson managed to complete 90 minutes at Nottingham Forest but ended the match with his arm in a makeshift sling. It has since been revealed the striker suffered a pectoral injury in his chest. Has undergone surgery and is back out on the grass. Expected return: Burnley (A) - 04/05 | Getty Images

6. Miguel Almiron (knee)
Forced off just 10 minutes after coming on against West Ham with a knee issue which will keep him sidelined for around a month. Expected return: Burnley (A) - 04/05 | Getty Images

7. Joelinton (thigh)
Joelinton picked up a thigh injury during Newcastle's 3-0 win over Sunderland. He was able to briefly play on before being withdrawn. Eddie Howe has ruled the Brazilian out for at least six weeks but surgery on the injury is likely to keep the midfielder out until the end of the season. Expected return date: Brighton (H) - 11/05 | Getty Images

8. Lewis Miley (back)
Lewis Miley injured his back on international duty. There were fears his season could be over, but he may still be able to play a part of the remainder of the campaign. Expected return: May 2024 Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images