Newcastle United received a major injury blow during the international break with Sven Botman ruled out until late 2024 following an ACL injury.
The Dutch centre-back suffered his second serious knee injury of the season during Newcastle's 2-0 defeat at Manchester City last weekend. Jamaal Lascelles is likely to come into the side in Botman's place when The Magpies return to Premier League action against West Ham United at St James' Park on March 30 (12:30pm kick-off).
Eddie Howe will also be hoping to welcome back some key players from injury. Kieran Trippier has missed Newcastle's last two matches after being forced off with a calf issue in the 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier this month.
The injury ruled Trippier out of the England squad for the friendly matches against Brazil and Belgium at Wembley Stadium. Tino Livramento was also denied an international call-up after twisting his ankle in the 3-2 defeat at Chelsea in the Premier League.
Livramento was in contention for his first senior England call-up and would have at least made the Under-21s squad had he not been injured. United winger Harvey Barnes is also recovering from a minor injury during the international break after pulling his hamstring against Wolves.
The trio are all in contention to return to action when Newcastle face West Ham next weekend. The squad are currently in Dubai for warm-weather training ahead of the final 10 matches of the league season.
Newcastle currently sit 10th in the table, four points behind The Hammers in seventh.
Here is Newcastle United's current injury list and expected return dates as things stand...
9. Sandro Tonali (suspended)
Tonali was handed a 10-month ban from football after breaching Italian betting regulations. This suspension will rule the midfielder out of action for the rest of the season, next summer’s European Championship and the opening weeks of next season. Has since been charged by the FA and awaits potential punishment. Expected return: 27/08/24 | Getty Images
10. Sven Botman (knee)
Botman suffered an ACL injury against Manchester City in the FA Cup and has been ruled-out of action for 'six-to-nine' months. He will undergo surgery after suffering a similar injury earlier this season. Expected return: October-December 2024 | Getty Images
11. Jamaal Lascelles (knee)
Suffered a knee injury early on in the 4-3 win over West Ham United. Later confirmed to be an ACL issue, ruling him out for a lengthy period. Expected return: October-December 2024 | AFP via Getty Images