Newcastle United have several players close to returning to action after a training ground injury boost was revealed this week.
Callum Wilson is now back in full training after two months out with a pectoral injury and is pushing to play a role in Newcastle’s final six matches of the season. The Magpies currently sit sixth in the table and will be hoping to qualify for Europe for a second successive season though Champions League qualification is highly unlikely.
No fresh injury concerns were reported following Newcastle’s 4-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur last time out. Jacob Murphy limped off in the match but that was later confirmed to be a leg cramp.
Joe Willock’s Achilles injury has ultimately brought the midfielder’s season to a premature end while Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles’ seasons were also cut short due to ACL injuries.
Miguel Almiron and Joelinton are both back on the grass following their respective injuries. Goalkeeper Nick Pope hasn’t featured for Newcastle since early December but is closing in on a return from a dislocated shoulder.
Next up for Newcastle is a mid-week trip to Crystal Palace on April 24 (8pm kick-off) as they look to secure a third successive Premier League win for the first time since September.

1. Callum Wilson
Wilson missed Saturday's draw with Brighton due to 'illness and tightness'. Eddie Howe insisted the striker is not injured and expects him to be back for Brentford. Expected return: Brentford (A) - 19/05 | Getty Images

2. Anthony Gordon
Took a heavy blow to his Achilles in the defeat at Manchester United. Eddie Howe revealed the winger was a doubt heading into the final day. Expected return: Brentford (A) - 19/05 | Getty Images

3. Tino Livramento
Tino Livramento missed the Manchester Untied match with a recurring ankle issue and won't play again this season. Estimated return: July 2024 Photo: Stu Forster

4. Matt Targett
Targett missed the win over West Ham after suffering a fresh Achilles injury and Howe has revealed that his injury is taking longer to heal than initially anticipated and suggested his season is over. Estimated return: May 2024 | Getty Images