Newcastle United have been dealt a double injury concern ahead of the trip to Liverpool.
Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson have not travelled with the squad for the match at Anfield on New Year's Day (8pm kick-off). Wilson returned from a hamstring injury last month and has featured in the last six matches while Trippier played the full 90 minutes of Newcastle's 3-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day.
The Magpies haven't played since that game, having a rare midweek off to rest and prepare for the match at Liverpool. But the club's injury situation has failed to clear up with Wilson and Trippier now fresh concerns heading into an important month of fixtures.
Tino Livramento would be poised to come into the side at right-back in Trippier's absence while Alexander Isak would continue to lead the line should Wilson drop off the bench due to injury. Jamaal Lascelles missed the Forest match due to a muscle injury picked up at Luton Town but is back in the squad for the Liverpool match.
Joelinton could return to the starting line-up after returning from a hamstring injury against Forest. Newcastle travel to Liverpool looking to bounce back from consecutive Premier League defeats and a run that has seen them lose six of their last seven matches in all competitions.
Newcastle still have several players ruled out of the match due to various injuries. Here is Newcastle United's injury list and expected return dates as things stand...
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