Newcastle travel to the London Stadium hoping to make it four wins in a row following Sunday’s 2-0 win over Manchester United at St James’ Park. Joe Willock, who opened the scoring against Man United, was withdrawn in the closing stages with a potential hamstring issue.
Willock is a doubt for the trip as it stands with Magpies head coach Eddie Howe giving little away during his pre-match press conference on Tuesday morning. Miguel Almiron is also out along with long-term absentee Emil Krafth.
Matty Longstaff is also a long-term absence with his contract set to expire in the summer. He has not been included in Newcastle’s 25-man squad for the second half of the season since returning from a loan spell at Colchester United.
Gianluca Scamacca is the only major concern for West Ham heading into the game with the striker picking up a knee injury. Scamacca and Willock are the two doubts heading into the game for either side while Newcastle also have a few players already ruled out.
Here is Newcastle’s current injury list and expected return dates...
5. Matty Longstaff - ACL
The young midfielder picked up a serious knee injury while on loan at Colchester United and has since returned to the club. He had undergone surgery and will be out for the remainder of the season with his contract set to expire in the summer. What Howe said: “Very difficult for any young players to pick up any serious injury. It is bad timing for him. We certainly wish him well, and hope he recovers full. “We’ll support him back to fully fitness. There’ll be no concerns there. It’s our duty.” Estimated return date: Late summer 2023 Photo: Getty