Newcastle United still have several injury concerns as they prepare to return to competitive action next week.
After a welcome two week break, Newcastle travel to face Fulham in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday, January 27 (7pm kick-off). They will be hoping to end a run of five straight defeats against Premier League opposition.
Eddie Howe's side aren't anticipating any major injury boosts for the match but Jacob Murphy is back in training following surgery on a dislocated shoulder and has a chance of being involved. Callum Wilson is also understood to be close to a return.
But The Magpies have been rocked by a major injury blow to Joelinton, who was forced off with a thigh issue in the 3-0 win over Sunderland in the previous round of the FA Cup. What was initially thought to be a minor injury, with the Brazilian initially playing on, now requires surgery that is set to end his season early.
It leaves Newcastle with just three fit central midfielders in Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes and 17-year-old Lewis Miley. Joe White has returned from his loan spell at Crewe Alexandra to help bolster Howe's midfield but is cup-tied for the Fulham match.
Here is Newcastle United's current injury/unavailable list and expected return dates...

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