Dan Burn will miss the clash with West Ham through suspension, whilst Emil Krafth has also been ruled out of action for a couple of months with a collarbone injury. That leaves Howe desperately short of options in defence as he remains without a couple of his long-term absentees.
There is hope that he can have a couple of faces back for the visit of Julen Lopetegi’s side, however, with Newcastle United aiming to make it four wins on the spin in all competitions. Their visitors, meanwhile, have had a slow start to life under their new manager and will be without Mohammed Kudus through suspension.
The Ghanaian international scored in both games against the Magpies last season and will serve the fourth match of a five game ban when his side travel to the north east. Here, we take a look at the latest injury and suspension news from both camps ahead of Newcastle United’s clash with West Ham:
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5. Kieran Trippier - doubt
Trippier hasn’t played since the goalless draw against Everton in October after picking up a hamstring injury. A return to action could come against the Hammers, although he will do well to dislodge Tino Livramento from a starting spot. | Getty Images
6. Callum Wilson - doubt
Wilson hasn’t featured this season but could make his return to the squad against the Hammers. Howe has teased a potential return for Newcastle’s No.9 against the club he has a brilliant career goalscoring record against. | Getty Images
7. Dan Burn - out
Burn picked up his fifth booking of the season at the City Ground and will serve a one-match suspension against the Hammers. | Getty Images
8. Emil Krafth - out
Krafth is set to be out of the festive period after breaking his collarbone. Krafth withdrew from international duty with the injury and is not set to return to action until the new year. | Getty Images