Allan Saint-Maximin says he will be 'back very soon' after missing Newcastle United's FA Cup third round tie against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough due to illness.
The French winger was a surprise omission from Eddie Howe's squad, as there was no indication of the illness during Friday's pre-match press conference.
Saint-Maximin has been plagued by injuries this term, and has started just once for the Magpies in all competitions since August. He was introduced three minutes from time in Newcastle's goalless draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Monday.