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.
5. Lewis Miley
Miley suffered a back injury on England Under-20’s duty and there are fears that his season could be over. He faces several weeks on the sidelines and Howe has urged caution over bringing him back too quickly with his season cut short. Estimated return: July 2024 Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images
6. Joe Willock
Willock limped off in the first half of their game against Fulham. Howe confirmed Willock was feeling his Achilles and it has since been reported that he will miss the rest of the season. Estimated return: July 2024 | Getty Images
7. Sandro Tonali
Tonali was handed a 10-month ban from football meaning he won’t be available for selection until the beginning of next season. Return date: 27/08 | Getty Images
8. Sven Botman
Botman suffered an ACL injury and has been ruled-out of action for between six and nine months. Estimated return: October - December 2024 | Getty Images