Newcastle United took two steps forward and one step back when it came to injuries on Saturday.
The Magpies' 4-4 draw with Luton Town saw Callum Wilson and Harvey Barnes return on the bench and come on as second half substitutes. Barnes marked his return after four months out by scoring an equaliser to make it 4-4 at St James' Park.
But the pair were introduced in far from ideal circumstances with Barnes coming on shortly after Newcastle had gone 4-2 down and Wilson replaced Anthony Gordon at half-time following yet another injury blow for Eddie Howe's side. Gordon has been a regular in Newcastle's team this season but will now need further assessment after twisting his ankle in the first half of the match.
The 22-year-old was pictured on crutches and with a protective boot as he left St James' Park on Saturday evening.
Reflecting on the issue, Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe said: "It looked like he twisted his ankle. I didn't see how he did it but he was in a lot of pain at half-time so he had to come off.
"It was sore enough for him to come off, that was his decision, he felt like he couldn't continue."
Next up for Newcastle is a trip to Nottingham Forest as they look to claim a fourth successive away win in all competitions. Howe will also be hoping to welcome some more key players back after spells on the sidelines.

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