Newcastle United face Chelsea for a third time this season when they make the trip to Stamford Bridge on Monday night. Eddie Howe’s side will travel to the capital on the back of a comfortable 3-0 win against Wolves knowing a win would give them breathing space above the Blues in the race for European qualification.
And Howe has been boosted by the return of some key players to full fitness - namely Joe Willock and Alexander Isak who both started and impressed during Saturday’s win at St James’ Park. Isak got himself on the scoresheet whilst Willock played a key role in their second goal.
Unlike the reverse fixture which saw Howe forced to name three goalkeepers and four academy players on the bench, it’s likely that Newcastle will have a reasonably strong squad for Monday’s game - barring their long-term absentees. Chelsea, meanwhile, have a few injury concerns of their own as the pressure begins to build on Mauricio Pochettino.
Here, we take at all the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Newcastle United’s clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge:
9. Christopher Nkunku - out
Nkunku suffered a hamstring injury during the Carabao Cup final and will miss the clash against the Magpies. | Getty Images
10. Wesley Fofana - out
Fofana suffered an ACL injury and will likely miss most, if not all, of the season. | Getty Images
11. Callum Wilson - out
Wilson suffered a pectoral injury in the dying stages of the win over Nottingham Forest and is expected to be out of action until May after undergoing surgery on the issue. | Getty Images
12. Joelinton - out
Joelinton has undergone surgery on his thigh injury and has been ruled-out of action until May. | AFP via Getty Images