Newcastle United injury list & return date after November international break

Newcastle United deals with a lot of injury crises

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United are playing in the UEFA Champions League, but injuries have been a major setback for the Magpies this season. Key players are out and they face the likes of Chelsea, PSG and Manchester United.

Fabian Schar

Injury: Hamstring

Fabian Schar went down and received treatment in Newcastle’s previous match against Bournemouth but was able to see out the match. He has since joined up with the Switzerland squad on international duty but was rested for the 1-1 Euro 2024 qualifiers against Israel on Wednesday, Kosovo on Saturday and Romania on Tuesday, but has returned to full training.

Potential return date: 25 November

Alexander Isak

Injury: Groin

Isak limped off against Borussia Dortmund at St James’ Park last month after suffering a recurrence of a groin injury that hampered him during the last international break. Although the injury isn’t thought to be serious, the Sweden international has missed the last five matches and is expected to return after the November international break after being spotted back on the grass. 

Potential return date: 25 November

Miguel Almiron

Injury: Hamstring

Miguel Almiron was withdrawn with a hamstring issue against AFC Bournemouth which was later revealed as a grade one strain, sidelining him for a couple of weeks. He is in contention to feature against Chelsea this weekend.

Potential return date: 25 November

Javier Manquillo

Injury: Groin

Javier Manquillo has been sidelined in recent weeks with a groin issue. He is yet to feature so far this season.

Potential return date: 25 November

Sean Longstaff

Injury: Ankle

Sean Longstaff completed the match at Bournemouth despite falling awkwardly on his ankle. Howe said after the match it was ‘unclear’ how the midfielder was feeling afterwards. With two weeks to recover, Longstaff will be hoping to be fit and available for the Chelsea match but it’s doubtful. He will be subject to a late fitness test.

Potential return date: 2 December

Harvey Barnes

Injury: Foot

Barnes picked up a foot injury against Sheffield United in September and has not featured for the Magpies since that day. He was initially expected to be out until around the new year with Howe revealing that although the ‘unusual’ injury didn’t require surgery, the former Leicester City man will be missing for a number of months. But The Magpies boss has since stated that he expects Barnes to be close to a return following the November international break. 

Potential return date: 26 December

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Callum Wilson

Injury: Hamstring

Callum Wilson was withdrawn as a precaution at half-time at Borussia Dortmund after complaining of tightness in his hamstring. The injury has since forced him to withdraw from the England squad with Eddie Howe claiming the forward faces a ‘number of weeks’ on the sidelines with the issue more serious than first feared.

Potential return date: 26 December

Jacob Murphy

Injury: Shoulder

Jacob Murphy made a surprise return from injury against Arsenal, just 10 days after dislocating his shoulder against Borussia Dortmund. Shortly after coming on at St James’ Park, the winger suffered another shoulder injury which required surgery. Following the operation, the 28-year-old has been ruled out for nine weeks.

Potential return date: End of January

Dan Burn

Injury: Back

Dan Burn fell awkwardly on his back in the 1-0 win over Arsenal and was withdrawn at half-time as a result. He is facing at least two months out. 

Potential return date: End of January

Elliot Anderson

Injury: Back

Anderson was featuring fairly regularly for the Magpies this season but faces some time on the sidelines following a back injury. It was initially suggested the midfielder would be back in training by the end of the year, but he is likely to be out longer. 

Potential return date: End of January

Matt Targett

Injury: Hamstring

Matt Targett is facing a spell 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 Tuesday and is set to be out for around three months. 

Potential return date: Early February

Sven Botman

Injury: Knee

Botman is approaching two months on the sidelines with a knee injury. The Dutchman hasn’t featured since netting his first Magpies goal during their demolition of Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in September. It was hoped the defender would have returned to training by now but the club are still managing his injury. As a result, no return date has been set.

Potential return date: Early 2024

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