Newcastle United suffered some fresh injury blows ahead of Tuesday's Carabao Cup trip to Chelsea (8pm kick-off).
The Magpies saw Fabian Schar and Joelinton forced off with injuries in Saturday's 3-0 win over Fulham at St James' Park. Alexander Isak was also rested for the match as he dropped out of the squad.
Eddie Howe has welcomed Sean Longstaff, Callum Wilson, Dan Burn and now Sven Botman back from injury this month with the injury situation starting to clear up before suffering the fresh blows this week. The Magpies will be looking to reach the semi-final of the Carabao Cup with a win at Stamford Bridge as they look to go one better than last season's runners-up display in the competition.
Newcastle head into the Chelsea game with 12 players doubtful or ruled out of the match. Howe will be hoping to welcome Kieran Trippier back from suspension though the right-back also picked up a knock during United's 2-1 defeat against AC Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Newcastle are unbeaten in their last three games against Chelsea, beating The Blues 4-1 at St James' Park last month and 1-0 last season. The Magpies drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge in the final game of last season back in May.
Here is Newcastle United's current injury list and expected return dates ahead of the match...
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