Newcastle United have suffered yet another major injury blow with Joelinton ruled out for at least six weeks.
Joelinton suffered a thigh injury during Newcastle's 3-0 win over Sunderland last time out at the Stadium of Light. The Magpies have 10 players sidelined heading into Saturday's Premier League match against Manchester City at St James' Park (5:30pm kick-off).
Following the Manchester City match, Newcastle have a two-week break before they return to competitive action in the FA Cup fourth round at Fulham later in the month. United head coach Eddie Howe is hopeful of welcoming some players back by the end of the month when Newcastle travel to Aston Villa on a Tuesday night.
It seemed as though Newcastle's injury problems were starting to ease but Joelinton being ruled out potentially until March is yet another set-back in a season of set-backs for Howe's side on the injury front.
Newcastle have been without several key players at any one point since November which has had a negative impact on the pitch. The Magpies head into Saturday's match against Manchester City having lost five of their last six Premier League matches.
Newcastle are unbeaten in their last two meetings against Man City at St James' Park with the sides playing out a thrilling 3-3 draw last season before Newcastle beat City 1-0 in the Carabao Cup back in September.
Here is Newcastle United's injury list and estimated return dates...
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