Newcastle United defender Federico Fernandez could be missing until April after suffering from a strain in training. The former Argentina international has not starred since the 1-0 over Burnley at the end of last year.
Fernandez will be absent at Southampton and Chelsea and is touch and go for the trip to Everton this time next week. That would leave the 33-year-old vying for selection for the remaining nine fixtures of the season.
Before setting off for Southampton, head coach Eddie Howe said: "Fede picked up a very slight side strain. We don’t think it’s serious. It’ll keep him out for a week to 10 days."
