Newcastle United are hoping to welcome Kieran Trippier back from injury this weekend.
The Magpies face Sunderland in the FA Cup third round on Saturday (12:45pm kick-off) in what will be the first Tyne-Wear derby since 2016. But Eddie Howe's side head into the game with a depleted squad once again with at least nine players already ruled out of the match.
Trippier will be subject to a late fitness test on a groin issue picked up during the Boxing Day defeat against Nottingham Forest. The right-back missed Newcastle's trip to Liverpool on New Year's Day as a result.
Callum Wilson, who also missed the Liverpool match, has been ruled out until the end of the month with a calf problem. Still, Newcastle are hopeful that their injury list will start to clear up by February with the likes of Joe Willock, Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy and Elliot Anderson not too far away providing they suffer no further set-backs.
Newcastle head into Saturday's Tyne-Wear derby without a win against Sunderland since 2011, without an FA Cup win since 2020 and having lost seven of their last eight fixtures. But The Magpies will be hoping their Premier League quality will make the difference come Saturday afternoon at the Stadium of Light.
Here is Newcastle United's injury list and expected return dates heading into the Tyne-Wear derby match...
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 He was able to briefly play on before being withdrawn.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