Eddie Howe has hinted that Martin Dubravka could face Sheffield Wednesday on FA Cup third round day.
The Slovakia international is back from his loan stint with Manchester United after asking for his recall clause to be activated. The Toon stopper was restricted to just two matches in the League Cup for the Red Devils.
Howe must ponder whether to rest Nick Pope ahead of a busy schedule, which includes a season defining quarter-final against Leicester early next week in the League Cup.