Newcastle United host West Ham today knowing a win is vital in their hopes of qualifying for European football next season. Defeat against the Hammers could see the Magpies slip seven points behind their opponents in the table, whilst a win would put them within a point with a game in hand over David Moyes’ side.
Newcastle will go into the game on the back of defeats in their last two outings having been beaten by both Chelsea and Manchester City before the international break. They will also have to deal with the absence of Sven Botman after it was confirmed that the Dutchman will undergo surgery to fix a knee injury and be out for a minimum of six months.
Lewis Miley has also been ruled out of the game having sustained a back injury whilst away with England Under-20’s.
Injuries to Miley and Botman sees them join Joelinton, Nick Pope and Callum Wilson as long-term absentees whilst there are still doubts surrounding the fitness of Kieran Trippier and Tino Livramento who both missed out on international duty through injury. Here, we take a look at the latest injury and suspension news from both camps ahead of Newcastle United’s clash with West Ham:
5. Nick Pope - out
Pope dislocated his shoulder during the win over Manchester United in December. There is hope that he could be back in action in April. | Getty Images
6. Joelinton - out
Joelinton has undergone surgery on his thigh injury and has been ruled-out of action until May. | AFP via Getty Images
7. Kieran Trippier - doubt
Trippier was substituted just after half-time against Wolves with a calf injury and missed the defeats to Chelsea and Man City. There is hope he will be able to feature against West Ham. | Getty Images
8. Sandro Tonali - out
Tonali was handed a 10-month ban from football meaning he won’t be available for selection until the beginning of next season. | Getty Images