Newcastle United host AC Milan in their final Champions League group stage match on Wednesday evening (8pm kick-off) - here is the injury situation heading into the match.
Newcastle were without three key players in the brief training session observed by the media on Tuesday morning. Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, Anthony Gordon and Sean Longstaff were all missing from the session.
Doubt over Dubravka and Nick Pope's shoulder injury could see Loris Karius make only his second competitive appearance for the club. It would be the former Liverpool man's first Champions League appearance since the 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the 2018 final.
Karius' only appearance for Newcastle to date is the 2023 Carabao Cup final. His potential second outing is also a very important one for the club.
In order to progress to the last-16 of the Champions League, Newcastle must beat AC Milan and hope Paris Saint-Germain fail to beat Borussia Dortmund. Newcastle would have to settle for Europa League football if they get a result against Milan should PSG win.
If Newcastle lose to Milan, they will be out of European football completely for the season. The Magpies head into the game on the back of consecutive 3-0 and 4-1 defeats to Everton and Tottenham Hotspur respectively.
Howe's side are also managing an injury crisis with 16 players either ruled out or doubtful for Wednesday night's match. Here is the current injury list and expected return dates...
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