Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle United's injury list is still 'long' heading into Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round trip to Fulham (7pm kick-off).
The Magpies will be bolstered by the expected returns of Tino Livramento from illness while Jacob Murphy is back in contention following a dislocated shoulder. Both players took part in full training in the build-up to Saturday's match at Craven Cottage.
Callum Wilson, Harvey Barnes and Joe Willock are understood to be closing in on returns but won't be involved this weekend while Elliot Anderson, Nick Pope and Joelinton are longer-term injury concerns.
The Magpies travel to Fulham hoping to end a run of five straight defeats against Premier League opposition. The last top flight side Newcastle beat was actually Marco Silva's side at St James' Park last month.
This week has seen United lose Joelinton until the end of the season following surgery on his thigh.
It leaves Newcastle with just three fit central midfielders in Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes and 17-year-old Lewis Miley. Joe White has returned from his loan spell at Crewe Alexandra to help bolster Howe's midfield but is cup-tied for the Fulham match.
Here is Newcastle United's current injury/unavailable list and expected return dates ahead of the trip to Fulham...
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