Newcastle United face Tottenham Hotspur today aiming to continue their good form since the international break. Seven points from three games has helped the Magpies strengthen their hopes of qualifying for European football next season - but they face a stern test of their credentials against Ange Postecoglou’s side.
They will be keen to avenge their 4-1 defeat in north London back in December and know a win against Spurs, like they discovered during their stunning 6-1 win in this fixture last season, can go a long way to helping them realise their European ambitions. However, like many games this season, Eddie Howe has a number of injury issues to contend with within his squad.
Long-term absentees like Jamaal Lascelles, Sven Botman and Sandro Tonali continue to be absent whilst they will be sweating on the fitness of Lewis Hall after Howe admitted on Friday that he hadn’t trained after suffering a quad injury. Here, we take a look at the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Newcastle United’s clash with Spurs at St James’ Park:
5. Joe Willock - out
Willock left the field at Craven Cottage through injury on Saturday and is regarded as a doubt to face Spurs this weekend. | Getty Images
6. Miguel Almiron - out
Almiron was a casualty against West Ham and was replaced just minutes after coming on as a substitute. The Paraguayan missed the games against Everton and Fulham and is expected to have a couple more weeks on the sidelines. | Getty Images
7. Jamaal Lascelles - out
Lascelles suffered a rupture to his ACL during the win over West Ham and has been ruled-out of action for between six and nine months. | Getty Images
8. Tino Livramento - doubt
Livramento didn’t feature against Everton or Fulham after suffering an injury against West Ham. | Getty Images