Miguel Almiron will be on standby for Newcastle United's trip to Brentford with Ryan Fraser and Allan Saint-Maximin shaking off knocks.
It is a scenario that would have left Toon supporters shocked at one stage of his career but he is facing the biggest test of his time at St James' Park at the moment.
The Paraguay international, once a guaranteed starter as one of the club's most expensive signings, hasn't started a game in over two months and has been used sparingly by Eddie Howe.
