Newcastle United head into the final five games of the Premier League season hoping to receive some welcome injury boosts.
United welcomed Callum Wilson back after two months out with a pectoral injury. The striker came off the bench in the second half of the 2-0 defeat at Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.
One player who remained on the bench was Tino Livramento, with head coach Eddie Howe confirming after the match that the right-back is still struggling with an ankle issue that has kept him out of the starting line-up for over a month.
The likes of Kieran Trippier, Joelinton, Nick Pope and Miguel Almiron are yet to return to full training but it is hoped they will be back involved before the end of the season. But Lewis Miley, Joe Willock, Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles and Sandro Tonali have all had their seasons cut short.
Newcastle head into the final five games sitting seventh in the table with 20th-place Sheffield United up next at St James’ Park on Saturday (3pm kick-off). The Blades were beaten 8-0 by Eddie Howe’s side at Bramall Lane back in September and have the worst defensive record in the Premier League’s 38-game history having conced 92 goals in 34 matches.
Last time out, Newcastle failed to score in a league match for the first time since December but have scored 20 goals in their last seven matches at St James’ Park in 2024.
The Magpies will be hoping for some injury boosts this weekend as they look to get back to winning ways and keep their European push going.
Here is Newcastle United’s injury list and expected return dates...
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