Newcastle United welcomed back Joelinton from injury last time out against Nottingham Forest and will be hoping for another fitness boost at Liverpool on New Year's Day.
The Magpies head to Anfield having lost six of their last seven matches in all competitions as Eddie Howe continues to navigate a difficult injury situation in his squad. Newcastle are set to be without at least eight players for the match against Liverpool while club captain Jamaal Lascelles remains a doubt for the game.
Lascelles picked up a muscle injury in the 1-0 defeat at Luton Town before Christmas and was subsequently ruled out of the Boxing Day match against Nottingham Forest at St James' Park. That match saw Joelinton mark his return from a hamstring injury after two matches out, the Brazilian could return to the starting line-up for Newcastle at Anfield on Monday night (8pm kick-off).
When providing an injury update ahead of the match, Howe said: "I don't think Jamaal Lascelles is a serious injury so we'll await confirmation on that but hope to have him back soon. Apart from that, I don't think there is anyone to come back in the very short term."
Here is Newcastle United's current injury list and expected return dates ahead of the match against Liverpool...
1. Matt Targett (achilles)
Targett has been missing since picking up a hamstring injury against Man Utd back in November. He has featured on the bench in their last couple of outings before dropping out v West Ham and Everton in what is understood to be a minor setback in his recovery. Expected return: Tottenham Hotspur (H) - 13/04 | Getty Images
2. Kieran Trippier (calf)
Trippier was forced off during the 3-0 win over Wolves with a calf injury. He has since been ruled out for over a month. Set for another couple of weeks out at least. Expected return: Crystal Palace (A) - 24/04 | Getty Images
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 and isn't expected back until 'late April'. Expected return: Sheffield United (H) - 27/04 | Getty Images
4. Tino Livramento (ankle)
Livramento picked up a twisted ankle injury at Chelsea which ruled him out for the Manchester City trip. He returned against West Ham United before suffering another ankle injury which will keep him out for another couple of weeks. Expected return: Burnley (A) - 04/05 | Getty Images