Eddie Howe has ruled out Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United's Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest on Saturday (5:30pm kick-off).
Gordon picked up an ankle injury during the 4-4 draw with Luton Town last time out while Alexander Isak recently picked up a groin injury in the 3-1 win at Aston Villa.
Reflecting on the situation, Howe said: "[Gordon] hasn't trained this week. We don't think the injury is serious but we're hopeful he'll be back sooner rather than later. We're not sure [when that will be].
"Alex won't make this game but we hope he won't be too far away from the following games. We don't have a set return date but it's not as bad as first feared."
After Forest, Newcastle host AFC Bournemouth at St James' Park next weekend before travelling to Arsenal the week after. By that point, Howe is hoping to have the likes of Joe Willock and Elliot Anderson back in contention, though he couldn't confirm whether they would be back by the end of the month.
Willock has missed the majority of the season with an Achilles injury while Anderson has been out since October with a stress fracture in his back. "They're doing well at this moment in time," Howe added. "Joe is working really hard, he's not trained with the group yet but he's working really hard with the sports science team.
"He's in the the final stage of his rehab so we hope he'll be back very soon.
"Elliot is not far away either. He's really picked up his running so they're both getting closer."
1. Matt Targett (hamstring)
Matt Targett has been on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring injury in the opening minutes of Newcastle’s 3-0 Carabao Cup win against Manchester United. The left-back had surgery on his hamstring in November and given a three month recovery time. Howe has since confirmed Targett is back on the grass and on the verge of returning. Expected return: Chelsea (A) - 11/03
2. Kieran Trippier (calf)
Trippier was forced off during the 3-0 win over Wolves on Saturday with a calf injury. Following a scan result, Trippier has been ruled out for a few weeks. Expected return: West Ham (H) - 30/03
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. Expected return: Everton (H) - 03/04
4. 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 and has undergone surgery. Expected return: Burnley (A) - 04/05