Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United injury news: Fresh injury worries for Eddie Howe mean nine players ruled-out

Injuries are beginning to pile up at Newcastle United - but Sunday’s opponents have also been hit hard.

Neither Eddie Howe nor Antonio Conte’s squad have a full bill of health heading into Sunday’s game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

This will be each side’s 12th league game of a gruelling season and one that sees nine players already ruled-out from making an appearance.

Spurs were defeated 2-0 by Manchester United in midweek whilst Newcastle earned a hard-fought win over Frank Lampard’s Everton - courtesy of yet another wonderful strike from man of the moment Miguel Almiron.

The Qatar World Cup is scheduled to start in just a month’s time with players up and down the country eyeing their spots in the national squads for the tournament.

Here, we take a look at the injury issues affecting both Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur ahead of Sunday’s game (4:30pm kick-off) at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:

5. Newcastle United: Karl Darlow - OUT

Darlow remains absent after picking up an ankle injury last month. He’s back in light training but time on the pitch is still a few weeks away. Photo: Gualter Fatia

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6. Newcastle United: Alexander Isak - OUT

The Sweden international has been ruled-out of action until after the World Cup break following a setback in his recovery from a thigh injury. Photo: George Wood

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7. Newcastle United: Jonjo Shelvey - DOUBT

Shelvey has made two appearances on the bench in recent weeks, but has yet to feature on the pitch this season. He’s ahead of schedule on his return but may feel he could get a few minutes on the grass this weekend to help regain some match fitness. Photo: Stu Forster