Yoane Wissa, Joelinton, Nick Pope: Newcastle United injury list & return dates ahead of Sunderland
Newcastle United are back in Premier League action at Sunderland this weekend - here is how the squad is shaping up.
Newcastle United are currently preparing for Sunday’s big derby match against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light (2pm kick-off).
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The Magpies head into the match on the back of a 2-2 draw at Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League. The match saw Brazilian midfielder Joelinton forced off with a groin issue and will be assessed ahead of Sunday’s match.
Newcastle were also without several players for the trip to Germany but there are some closing in on a return.
Here we look at Newcastle United’s injury list and expected return dates ahead of the trip to Sunderland on Sunday...
Yoane Wissa
Yoane Wissa has been suffering with illness this week, which limited his minutes in Leverkusen. He is expected to remain part of the squad against Sunderland as he pushes to get back to full fitness after a long time out.
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Joelinton
Joelinton went off with a groin issue against Leverkusen which Howe was unable to confirm the severity of after the match. The midfielder will be assessed further ahead of Sunday’s game and hasn’t been ruled out yet.
Nick Pope
Pope has missed Newcastle’s last two matches after suffering a groin injury in training last week. It came amid growing pressure on Howe to drop the goalkeeper and bring Aaron Ramsdale into the side.
Having received the results of a scan, Pope was initially expected to remain on the sidelines until around Christmas but Howe has now twice hinted that the goalkeeper will be back sooner - even suggesting he has an outside chance of making the Sunderland game.
Expected return: 17/12 - Fulham (H)
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Sven Botman
Botman has missed Newcastle’s last two matches with a back injury but has since received an injection to speed up his recovery. The defender is likely to miss the next two matches but has an outside chance of being available for the derby game against Sunderland.
Expected return date: 20/12 - Chelsea (H)
Emil Krafth
Krafth picked up a knee injury during the international break and hasn’t been involved in a matchday squad since. Despite travelling and training in Marseille last week, the right-back was omitted from the squad and is expected to remain out for the next couple.
Expected return: 20/12 - Chelsea (H)
Kieran Trippier
Trippier suffered a hamstring injury during the November international break and hasn’t been seen since. Fortunately for Newcastle, his injury coincided with the return of Tino Livramento who has been able to come straight into the side at right-back.
Trippier’s injury is expected to keep him out until around Christmas.
Expected return: 26/12 - Manchester United (A)
William Osula
Osula has missed Newcastle’s last eight matches due to an ankle injury. Although he was initially able to play through the problem, it has become more serious and has had to see a specialist. The club are currently trying to get to the bottom of the issue internally.