Newcastle United are hoping to be bolstered by some players returning from injury in the coming weeks.
The Magpies have been in a positive run of form in the Premier League having lost just one of their last 10 top-flight matches amid an injury crisis. Nick Pope is the latest player to add to the lengthy injury list after he dislocated his shoulder in the 1-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday.
The 31-year-old is set for an extended period on the sidelines as he is set for surgery. Pope will be the third Newcastle player to undergo surgery this season after Matt Targett and Jacob Murphy, both of whom are out until early 2024.
But there are a few players closing in on returns to the first-team picture amid a hectic festive fixture schedule. Sven Botman has returned to light training individually after over two months out with a knee injury while Sean Longstaff and Joe Willock are understood to be pushing to be back involved in the coming weeks.
Callum Wilson, Harvey Barnes, Elliot Anderson, Javier Manquillo and Dan Burn are also out with Sandro Tonali currently one month into a 10-month betting ban.
Here is Newcastle United’s current injury list and expected return dates...
The 31-year-old is set for an extended period on the sidelines as he is set for surgery. Pope will be the third Newcastle player to undergo surgery this season after Matt Targett and Jacob Murphy, both of whom are out until early 2024.
![Anderson was featuring fairly regularly for the Magpies this season but has been out for an extended period with a back injury.
It was initially suggested the midfielder would be back in training by the end of 2023 but he is likely to be out for over four months in total with a return to training close.
Expected return: Wolves (H) - 02/03](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/11/09/16/35/Elliot%20Anderson%20-%20out.jpg?trim=0,57,0,56&width=800)
5. Elliot Anderson (back)
Anderson was featuring fairly regularly for the Magpies this season but has been out for an extended period with a back injury. It was initially suggested the midfielder would be back in training by the end of 2023 but he is likely to be out for over four months in total with a return to training close. Expected return: Wolves (H) - 02/03 | Getty Images
![Nick Pope dislocated his shoulder against Manchester United in December. There were concerns his season could be over as a result as he required surgery but he is likely to be back in contention before the end of the campaign.
Expected return: Everton (H) - 03/04](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/12/02/22/18/GettyImages-1827217236.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. Nick Pope (shoulder)
Nick Pope dislocated his shoulder against Manchester United in December. There were concerns his season could be over as a result as he required surgery but he is likely to be back in contention before the end of the campaign. Expected return: Everton (H) - 03/04 | Getty Images
![Wilson managed to complete 90 minutes at Nottingham Forest but ended the match with his arm in a makeshift sling. It has since been revealed the striker suffered a pectoral injury in his chest and has undergone surgery.
Expected return: Burnley (A) - 04/05](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/02/10/20/28/GettyImages-2000718450.jpg?trim=0,60,0,53&width=800)
7. Callum Wilson (chest)
Wilson managed to complete 90 minutes at Nottingham Forest but ended the match with his arm in a makeshift sling. It has since been revealed the striker suffered a pectoral injury in his chest and has undergone surgery. Expected return: Burnley (A) - 04/05 | Getty Images
![Joelinton picked up a thigh injury during Newcastle's 3-0 win over Sunderland. He was able to briefly play on before being withdrawn. Eddie Howe has ruled the Brazilian out for at least six weeks but surgery on the injury is likely to keep the midfielder out until the end of the season.
Expected return date: May 2024](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/01/07/0/26/GettyImages-1912886022.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
8. Joelinton (thigh)
Joelinton picked up a thigh injury during Newcastle's 3-0 win over Sunderland. He was able to briefly play on before being withdrawn. Eddie Howe has ruled the Brazilian out for at least six weeks but surgery on the injury is likely to keep the midfielder out until the end of the season. Expected return date: May 2024 | Getty Images