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...
9. Sandro Tonali (suspended)
Tonali was handed a 10-month ban from football after breaching Italian betting regulations. This suspension will rule the midfielder out of action for the rest of the season, next summer’s European Championship and the opening weeks of next season. Has since been charged by the FA and awaits potential punishment. Expected return: 27/08/24 | Getty Images
10. Sven Botman (knee)
Botman suffered an ACL injury against Manchester City in the FA Cup and has been ruled-out of action for 'six-to-nine' months. He will undergo surgery after suffering a similar injury earlier this season. Expected return: October-December 2024 | Getty Images
11. Jamaal Lascelles (knee)
Suffered a knee injury early on in the 4-3 win over West Ham United. Later confirmed to be an ACL issue, ruling him out for a lengthy period. Expected return: October-December 2024 | AFP via Getty Images