Newcastle United host Manchester United in the Premier League this Saturday (8pm kick-off) - here is how Eddie Howe's squad is shaping up.
The Magpies aren't expected to welcome any players back from injury this weekend with no fresh injuries reported since the 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night. Joe Willock's Achilles injury isn't as bad as first feared while Sean Longstaff's ankle issue has now ruled him out for three matches despite playing on at AFC Bournemouth before the international break.
Newcastle will welcome Matt Ritchie and Emil Krafth back to the matchday squad this week after they missed the PSG match due to not being named in the club's Champions League squad. Mark Gillespie and Javier Manquillo also weren't named in the Champions League squad but are unlikely to be named on the bench this weekend.
But Howe's side still have several long-term injury issues that they will be hoping clear up over the next month. Saturday's match is the club's third in seven days and marks the start of a busy month in which they play nine times up until New Year's Day.
Newcastle head into the game looking to achieve a third straight win against Man United for the first time ever. The Magpies beat The Red Devils 2-0 at St James' Park last season before winning 3-0 at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup last month.
Here is Newcastle United's injury list and expected return dates...
1. Matt Targett (achilles)
Targett has been missing since picking up a hamstring injury against Man Utd back in November. He has featured on the bench in their last couple of outings before dropping out v West Ham and Everton in what is understood to be a minor setback in his recovery. Expected return: Tottenham Hotspur (H) - 13/04 | Getty Images
2. Kieran Trippier (calf)
Trippier was forced off during the 3-0 win over Wolves with a calf injury. He has since been ruled out for over a month. Set for another couple of weeks out at least. Expected return: Crystal Palace (A) - 24/04 | Getty Images
3. Nick Pope (shoulder)
Nick Pope dislocated his shoulder against Manchester United in December and required surgery. Eddie Howe has said the goalkeeper is still a number of weeks away and isn't expected back until 'late April'. Expected return: Sheffield United (H) - 27/04 | Getty Images
4. Tino Livramento (ankle)
Livramento picked up a twisted ankle injury at Chelsea which ruled him out for the Manchester City trip. He returned against West Ham United before suffering another ankle injury which will keep him out for another couple of weeks. Expected return: Burnley (A) - 04/05 | Getty Images