Newcastle United face Wolves on Saturday at St James’ Park, aiming to capitalise on their penalty shootout win over Blackburn Rovers in midweek. The Magpies were under-par at Ewood Park but progressed thanks to the heroics of Martin Dubravka.
They were able to hand starts to Alexander Isak and Joe Willock in that game, however, whilst Eddie Howe welcomed back Elliot Anderson to the first-team fold after a four-month absence. Newcastle United were defeated by Arsenal last weekend - a result that meant Wolves were able to leapfrog them in the table following their win over Sheffield United.
Gary O’Neil’s side also enjoyed FA Cup success in midweek by beating Brighton and Hove Albion at Molineux. However, their win was overshadowed by injury to their joint-top scorer Hwang Hee-chan.
Speaking post-match, O’Neil admitted he would be ‘amazed’ if the striker was fit to feature this weekend. Here, we take a look at the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Newcastle United’s clash against Wolves:

5. Matt Targett - out
Targett was substituted very early on against Manchester United after suffering a hamstring injury in November. He is reportedly back in training and could be edging closer to a return to action. | Getty Images

6. Callum Wilson - out
Wilson suffered a pectoral injury in the dying stages of the win over Nottingham Forest and is expected to be out of action until May after undergoing surgery on the issue. | Getty Images

7. Elliot Anderson - doubt
Anderson made his long-awaited return to action on Tuesday night, coming on as a late substitute against Blackburn Rovers. He will not be rushed back into the starting line-up, however. | Getty Images

8. Joelinton - out
Joelinton has undergone surgery on his thigh injury and has been ruled-out of action until May. | Getty Images