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. Jacob Murphy (calf)
Felt a tight calf in the warm-up at Nottingham Forest that rendered him 'unusable' for the match. Expected return: AFC Bournemouth (H) - 17/02
2. Callum Wilson (chest)
Wilson managed to complete 90 minutes at Nottingham Forest but ended the match with his arm in a makeshift sling. Eddie Howe said after the game that he hopes the injury is not serious but it was too soon to tell. It has since been revealed the striker suffered a pectoral injury in his chest. Expected return: TBC
3. Alexander Isak (groin)
Newcastle's top scorer was forced off during Tuesday's 3-1 win at Aston Villa with a groin issue. While it's not thought to be serious, Eddie Howe said he could be out for the next couple of games Expected return: Arsenal (A) - 24/02
4. 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 but not running just yet. Expected return: Arsenal (A) - 24/02