Newcastle will be hoping to end a run of three straight defeats in all competitions when they host Wolves this weekend. The Magpies are set to welcome back Fabian Schar from a concussion injury that kept him out of last Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Manchester City.
Bruno Guimaraes has also been suffering with his ankle but has trained fully through the week without any reported issues. The Magpies will be without Joelinton as he serves the first of his two-match yellow card suspension after receiving his 10th booking of the season against City.
Head coach Eddie Howe also confirmed a new injury blow in his squad with January signing Harrison Ashby currently sidelined with a hamstring issue.
Elsewhere, Ryan Fraser has been forced to train with the Under-21s squad having been frozen out by Howe after asking to leave the club in January. Emil Krafth remains a long-term absentee.
Here is Newcastle United’s current list of unavailable players...
1. Joe Willock - hamstring
Joe Willock was a concern following Sunday’s win over Manchester United as he was taken off with a potential hamstring issue. Eddie Howe was unable to provide a fitness update ahead of the trip to West Ham United on Tuesday but the club posted a photo of the midfielder taking part in training ahead of the match. What Howe said: “Joe Willock’s the obvious one. He was feeling his hamstring, but he wasn’t sure if it was cramp or something more sinister. So we’ll wait and see. A couple more players just nursing little things because of the physical game that it was.” Estimated return date: 05/03 - West Ham (A) Photo: OLI SCARFF
2. Miguel Almiron - thigh
Top scorer Miguel Almiron was forced to withdraw from international duty with Paraguay after picking up a thigh injury in training at Newcastle. He is now facing an extended spell on the sidelines. What Howe said: “Miggy pulled a thigh muscle in training. Unfortunately, it’s quite a bad one. It’s going to be six weeks.” Estimated return date: 30/04 - Southampton (H) Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
3. Emil Krafth - ACL
The Swedish right-back is has been out for the majority of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament against Tranmere in August. What Howe said: “There’s a very, very slim chance, I wouldn’t hold out much hope that we’ll see him before the end of the season.” Estimated return date: Pre season Photo: PAUL ELLIS
4. Ryan Fraser - training with Under-21s
Ryan Fraser is not part of Eddie Howe’s first team plans at the moment and is expected to be moved on from the club in the summer. He is unlikely to feature again this season. What Howe said: “I made the decision to concentrate on players that are committed to Newcastle. For the benefit of the group, I’ve made that call.” Estimated return date: Unknown Photo: Ian MacNicol