Newcastle United head into Saturday's match against AFC Bournemouth at St James' Park (3pm kick-off) with nine players either doubtful or ruled out of the match.
The Magpies will be hoping to win their first home match of 2024 when they host a Cherries side Eddie Howe is yet to beat in the Premier League since leaving the club in 2020. But for the second home match running, Newcastle could be lining up without a recognised striker in the starting line-up.
Anthony Gordon led the line in the 4-4 draw with Luton Town earlier this month before being forced off injured. While he has since recovered, Callum Wilson has now been ruled out for an extended period following a pectoral injury which requires surgery.
Alexander Isak is a doubt for the weekend having missed the last two matches due to a groin injury while Jacob Murphy hadn't trained prior to Friday morning due to a calf issue that rendered him 'unusable' against Nottingham Forest last weekend.
Joe Willock, Matt Targett and Elliot Anderson are also continuing to progress following extended spells on the sidelines.
Newcastle currently sit seventh in the Premier League table and are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
Here is Newcastle United's current injury list and expected return dates...
9. Sandro Tonali (suspended)
Tonali was handed a 10-month ban from football after breaching Italian betting regulations. This suspension will rule the midfielder out of action for the rest of the season, next summer’s European Championship and the opening weeks of next season. Has since been charged by the FA and awaits potential punishment. Expected return: 27/08/24 | Getty Images
10. Sven Botman (knee)
Botman suffered an ACL injury against Manchester City in the FA Cup and has been ruled-out of action for 'six-to-nine' months. He will undergo surgery after suffering a similar injury earlier this season. Expected return: October-December 2024 | Getty Images
11. Jamaal Lascelles (knee)
Suffered a knee injury early on in the 4-3 win over West Ham United. Later confirmed to be an ACL issue, ruling him out for a lengthy period. Expected return: October-December 2024 | AFP via Getty Images