Eddie Howe was quick to play down an injury scare that saw Kieran Trippier withdrawn for Newcastle United in the closing stages of Saturday's 2-0 win at Fulham.
Sean Longstaff and Dan Burn were on the scoresheet to see The Magpies progress to fifth round of the FA Cup for only the second time since 2006. In the final minutes of the match, Trippier was withdrawn and replaced by Emil Krafth.
When asked if Trippier was okay after the match, Howe said: "We hope so. He's had a groin problem sort of grumbling away for a while.
"Today he just said he was a bit fatigued at the end. Fingers crossed it's nothing serious and no new injury."
Next up for Newcastle is a trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Tuesday night (8:15pm kick-off), a match Trippier himself claimed he would be 'fine' to feature in.
Speaking to BBC Radio Newcastle after the match, the United right-back explained his substitution.
"I'm fine, I've been managing a groin problem but it's nothing serious, nothing at all," he said. "Just precaution really but I'm feeling fine, feeling all right and I'll be fine for the next game."
Trippier also claimed any transfer talk of a move to Bayern Munich was 'over' and that he is fully focused and committed to Newcastle. While Trippier is expected to be involved at Villa on Tuesday, The Magpies will also be hoping to welcome back Callum Wilson from injury while Joe Willock and Harvey Barnes are also close to returns from lengthy injury absences.
1. Fabian Schar (arm)
Fabian Schar left the pitch clutching his arm following Newcastle's 2-2 draw with AFC Bournemouth. Eddie Howe said he was hopeful the issue wasn't serious. Expected return: Arsenal (A) - 24/02
2. Alexander Isak (groin)
Newcastle's top scorer was forced off during Tuesday's 3-1 win at Aston Villa with a groin issue. Eddie Howe said the player was 'very close' after missing the Bournemouth match. Expected return: Arsenal (A) - 24/02
3. Joe Willock (Achilles)
Willock has reaggravated an Achilles injury and missed the win over Chelsea in November. Howe described the setback as a ‘massive blow’ and has since been ruled out for almost three months. He is close to a return. Expected return: Arsenal (A) - 24/02
4. Matt Targett (hamstring)
Matt Targett has been on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring injury in the opening minutes of Newcastle’s 3-0 Carabao Cup win against Manchester United. The left-back had surgery on his hamstring in November and given a three month recovery time. Howe has since confirmed Targett is back on the grass and expected to return to training later this month. Expected return: Wolves (H) - 02/03