Kieran Trippier is set to be out of action for Newcastle United until the end of the month following a calf strain picked up in the 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
Trippier was forced off and replaced by Tino Livramento in the second half of the Premier League fixture at St James' Park. The right-back has since gone for a scan and is facing a few weeks on the sidelines.
The injury is set to rule the 33-year-old out of Newcastle's upcoming matches against Chelsea and Machester City as well as the upcoming England squad for the friendlies against Brazil and Belgium later this month. Trippier could be back involved for the home match against West Ham United on March 30 (12:30pm kick-off).
Speaking prior to his scan results, Trippier said: "I just felt something in my calf and I don't want to take any risks or anything.
"I had a good chat with the manager but I won't know anything until [Monday]. My calf is feeling good but you know scan results can say anything, but most importantly I'm feeling positive."
And Sky Sports have provided a further update on Newcastle's injury situation, stating Trippier was absent from training on Wednesday morning as expected while left-back Matt Targett has returned to full training after four months out with a hamstring injury.
Targett will be in contention to make the bench for Newcastle's next Premier League match at Chelsea on March 11 (8pm kick-off). Trippier will be one of several Newcastle players ruled out for the trip to Stamford Bridge with Nick Pope, Joelinton and Callum Wilson all recovering from injuries.
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