Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton picked up a thigh injury during Saturday's 3-0 Tyne-Wear derby win over Sunderland.
The Brazilian played a key role in giving The Magpies the lead at the Stadium of Light as his cross was turned in by Sunderland defender Dan Ballard. Shortly after Alexander Isak made it 2-0, Joelinton was withdrawn after picking up a knock in the first half.
"One negative is the injury to Joelinton," head coach Eddie Howe said afterwards. "He felt his thigh switching play. We don’t know what that looks like yet." Further clarity has now been provided on Joelinton's injury by Mail Online reporter Craig Hope, who said the thigh issue will be enough to keep him out of Saturday's Premier League match against Manchester City at St James' Park (5:30pm kick-off).
Joelinton adds to Newcastle's already lengthy injury list with at least 10 players set to be ruled out for the upcoming game, barring any unexpected returns. Howe will be hoping to welcome back the likes of Harvey Barnes, Callum Wilson, Joe Willock, Elliot Anderson and Jacob Murphy before the end of the month.
After Man City, Newcastle have a two-week break before they face an FA Cup fourth-round trip to Fulham.
Here is Newcastle United's current injury list and expected return dates heading into Manchester City this weekend...
1. Jacob Murphy (calf)
Felt a tight calf in the warm-up at Nottingham Forest that rendered him 'unusable' for the match. Expected return: AFC Bournemouth (H) - 17/02
2. Callum Wilson (chest)
Wilson managed to complete 90 minutes at Nottingham Forest but ended the match with his arm in a makeshift sling. Eddie Howe said after the game that he hopes the injury is not serious but it was too soon to tell. It has since been revealed the striker suffered a pectoral injury in his chest. Expected return: TBC
3. Alexander Isak (groin)
Newcastle's top scorer was forced off during Tuesday's 3-1 win at Aston Villa with a groin issue. While it's not thought to be serious, Eddie Howe said he could be out for the next couple of games 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 but not running just yet. Expected return: Arsenal (A) - 24/02