Newcastle United are hoping to welcome some players back from injury when they host Chelsea this weekend.
Newcastle's list of injuries, doubts and unavailable players heading into the match at St James' Park stood at 13 players at one stage - over half of Eddie Howe's 25-man squad.
But The Magpies are hoping to welcome at least three players back from injury concerns this weekend with Miguel Almiron and Fabian Schar making good progress over the international break and Alexander Isak in line to return after a month on the sidelines with a groin issue.
Bruno Guimaraes is also set to return from suspension after missing the 2-0 defeat at AFC Bournemouth last time out in the Premier League.
Guimaraes is one of a number of Newcastle players representing their respective nations during the international break. Almiron and Callum Wilson have already been forced to withdraw from the Paraguay and England squads due to injury while Kieran Trippier left the England camp due to a 'personal issue'.
Howe will be hoping his international players return to the club unscathed this week in preparation for Chelsea.
Newcastle lost their last two matches heading into the international break and will be looking to bounce back on home turf this weekend.
Here is Newcastle United's injury/unavailable list and expected return dates...
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