Newcastle United injuries: The latest on Joe Willock, Kieran Trippier, Nick Pope and co heading into the final six games of the season.
Newcastle United have no reported fresh injuries following Saturday’s 4-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park.
The Magpies were boosted by the return of Tino Livramento following an ankle injury and Lewis Hall recovering from a quad issue. Livramento came on for the closing stages as Jacob Murphy limped off with what initially looked like a potential injury.
But head coach Eddie Howe said after that match: “I think he had a bit of cramp I believe. I don’t think it’s an injury.”
With 10 days until they are next in Premier League action at Crystal Palace, Howe will be hoping to have some more players back involved. Nick Pope, Miguel Almiron, Joe Willock and Kieran Trippier are understood to be closing in on returns. Callum Wilson, Joelinton, Lewis Miley and Matt Targett will all be pushing to return before the end of the season while Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles and Sandro Tonali won’t feature again until next season.
Botman and Lascelles have been ruled out until late 2024 following respective ACL injuries while Tonali is currently serving a betting ban which is set to expire in August.
Newcastle currently sit sixth in the Premier League table with six games remaining.
Here is Newcastle United’s injury list and expected return dates heading into the final run of matches…
1. Joe Willock
Willock limped off in the first half of their game against Fulham. Howe confirmed Willock was feeling his Achilles and missed the match against Spurs. Estimated return: Crystal Palace (A) – 24/04.
2. Miguel Almiron
Almiron was also a casualty against West Ham, being replaced just minutes after coming on as a substitute. Estimated return: TBC (late-April 2024)
3. Matt Targett
Targett missed the win over West Ham after suffering a fresh Achilles injury and Howe has revealed that his injury is taking longer to heal than initially anticipated having now missed the matches against Everton, Fulham and Spurs. Estimated return: TBC
4. Nick Pope
Pope dislocated his shoulder during the win over Manchester United in December. He’s expected back in action later this month. Estimated return: Sheffield United (H) – 27/04
5. Kieran Trippier
Trippier hasn’t featured since the win over Wolves at the beginning of March. A calf injury has kept him out of action since then and he is expected to miss a couple more weeks. Estimated return: Sheffield United (H) – 27/04
6. Callum Wilson
Wilson suffered a pectoral injury in the dying stages of the win over Nottingham Forest and is expected to miss up to miss the majority of the season. He has recently teased a potential return ahead of the end of the campaign. Estimated return: Burnley (A) – 04/05
7. Joelinton
Joelinton has undergone surgery on his thigh injury and has been ruled-out of action until May. Estimated return: May 2024
8. Lewis Miley
Miley was injured on England Under-20’s duty and there are fears that his season could be over. He faces a number of weeks on the sidelines and Howe has urged caution over bringing him back too quickly. Estimated return: May 2024
9. Sandro Tonali
Tonali was handed a 10-month ban from football meaning he won’t be available for selection until the beginning of next season. Return date: 27/08
10. Sven Botman
Botman suffered an ACL injury and has been ruled-out of action for between six and nine months. Estimated return: October – December 2024
11. Jamaal Lascelles
Lascelles suffered a rupture to his ACL during the win over West Ham and has been ruled-out of action for between six and nine months. Estimated return: October – December 2024
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