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...
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