Newcastle United head into the winter break hoping to welcome back some players when they return to competitive action later this month.
Tino Livramento missed Newcastle United's 3-2 defeat against Manchester City on Saturday evening due to illness while Joelinton has been ruled out for six weeks following a thigh injury picked up in the 3-0 win at Sunderland earlier this month.
It's now two weeks before Newcastle are back in action at Fulham in the FA Cup fourth round. Magpies head coach Eddie Howe will be hoping to welcome back at least one more player from injury in that match with the likes of Jacob Murphy returning to light training following shoulder surgery and Callum Wilson recovering from a calf issue.
But there remain ongoing problems with the likes of Elliot Anderson, Joe Willock and Harvey Barnes, leaving The Magpies short of options heading into matches.
Newcastle have lost seven of their last eight games against Premier League opposition with their only win in that time coming against Fulham at St James' Park last month. The Cottagers played the majority of the match with 10 men as Newcastle claimed a comfortable 3-0 win with goals from Lewis Miley, Miguel Almiron and Dan Burn.
1. Fabian Schar (arm)
Fabian Schar left the pitch clutching his arm following Newcastle's 2-2 draw with AFC Bournemouth. Eddie Howe said he was hopeful the issue wasn't serious. Expected return: Arsenal (A) - 24/02
2. Alexander Isak (groin)
Newcastle's top scorer was forced off during Tuesday's 3-1 win at Aston Villa with a groin issue. Eddie Howe said the player was 'very close' after missing the Bournemouth match. Expected return: Arsenal (A) - 24/02
3. Joe Willock (Achilles)
Willock has reaggravated an Achilles injury and missed the win over Chelsea in November. Howe described the setback as a ‘massive blow’ and has since been ruled out for almost three months. He is close to a return. Expected return: Arsenal (A) - 24/02
4. Matt Targett (hamstring)
Matt Targett has been on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring injury in the opening minutes of Newcastle’s 3-0 Carabao Cup win against Manchester United. The left-back had surgery on his hamstring in November and given a three month recovery time. Howe has since confirmed Targett is back on the grass and expected to return to training later this month. Expected return: Wolves (H) - 02/03