Newcastle United will be hoping for some further fitness boosts on Tuesday night when they return to Premier League action at Aston Villa (8:15pm kick-off).
The Magpies welcomed Jacob Murphy back for Saturday's 2-0 win over Fulham in the FA Cup fourth round. The winger has missed the last two months of action following surgery on a dislocated shoulder.
Tino Livramento also returned to the side having missed the previous match due to illness. But Eddie Howe's side were still dealt some fresh blows over the weekend with Miguel Almiron and Jamaal Lascelles both dropping out of the side for the Fulham match.
Almiron missed the game due to illness while Lascelles was absent with a calf problem. During the 2-0 win at Craven Cottage, Kieran Trippier was forced off in the closing stages due to a groin problem.
None of the new fitness concerns are thought to be serious though all three players have been subject to transfer speculation this month. Almiron has been heavily linked to the Saudi Pro League while Lascelles has reportedly attracted interest from Besiktas in Turkey.
Trippier was also subject to a transfer bid from Bayern Munich which Newcastle rejected. The 33-year-old has since reiterated his commitment to the club and said the situation with Bayern is 'over'.
But with talk of incomings not proving fruitful so far, Newcastle's injury list remains long heading into the final few days of the transfer window.
Here is the current Newcastle United injury list and expected return dates...
5. Callum Wilson (chest)
Wilson managed to complete 90 minutes at Nottingham Forest but ended the match with his arm in a makeshift sling. It has since been revealed the striker suffered a pectoral injury in his chest. Has undergone surgery and is back out on the grass. Expected return: Burnley (A) - 04/05 | Getty Images
6. Miguel Almiron (knee)
Forced off just 10 minutes after coming on against West Ham with a knee issue which will keep him sidelined for around a month. Expected return: Burnley (A) - 04/05 | Getty Images
7. Joelinton (thigh)
Joelinton picked up a thigh injury during Newcastle's 3-0 win over Sunderland. He was able to briefly play on before being withdrawn. Eddie Howe has ruled the Brazilian out for at least six weeks but surgery on the injury is likely to keep the midfielder out until the end of the season. Expected return date: Brighton (H) - 11/05 | Getty Images
8. Lewis Miley (back)
Lewis Miley injured his back on international duty. There were fears his season could be over, but he may still be able to play a part of the remainder of the campaign. Expected return: May 2024 Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images