Newcastle United are facing up to a major injury crisis ahead of the crucial clash against Leicester City at St James' Park.
Eddie Howe fears that Joe Willock's season may be over, while Sean Longstaff is likely to miss the game with a foot injury and Joelinton is also struggling. With the likes of Matt Ritchie, Jamaal Lascelles and Emil Krafth also ruled out for the remainder of the campaign, Howe has limited numbers with Jacob Murphy also struggling with a groin injury.
Howe, speaking at his press conference, said: "Today I'll be straight to the physio room after this to see how everyone is. We've got a few concerns. The lads gave so much yesterday and have given a lot to the season.
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"I just hope there's no serious effects. It looks like Joe Willock may be in trouble. We may lose him until the end of the season but that's unclear as I sit here now."
When asked about Longstaff, Howe said: "I think at this moment it is doubtful. "He hasn't trained, improving but we will see."
It means that youngsters such as Lewis Miley and Elliot Anderson come into contention. Howe spoke well of Anderson and said: "When you look back to the start he himself would say he is a first team player.
"He has been fully integrated. He's a young player who has been desperate to play. He has controlled his emotions. He is versatile. He is ready he is capable and we believe in him."
Joelinton will also be assessed, Howe said: "He will run through a brick wall for us. He succumb to that last night it hurt him, but hopefully he will be OK. It is a concern. Today will tell me more. Injuries can appear worse at that moment."
Reflecting on Miley's chances, Howe said: "Lewis is a real talent. He has been training with the team. The biggest compliment I'd give him he hasn't looked out of place. For someone so young. "He has survived everything he has faced in training"
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