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Sean McCormick

Newcastle United injuries and return dates as Eddie Howe sweats on the fitness of Joelinton

Eddie Howe Joelinton Newcastle (Organization) Newcastle United Magpies Spurs Karl Darlow Matt Ritchie Manchester United Alexander Isak

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has delivered a number of injury updates on some of the Magpies' key players this morning.

United take on Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon and Howe has a number of bumps and bruises to negotiate while picking his side for the trip to North London.

Here is a full round-up of how Newcastle's treatment table currently stands.

Joelinton - knee

The Brazilian midfielder was replaced at half-time during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Everton and the Magpies are set to make a late decision over his fitness ahead of Sunday's trip to Tottenham.

What Howe has said (Oct 21): "He had a knock to the side of his knee. We thought he could run it off but when he said he had to come off at half-time we knew there was potentially an issue there. We're hopeful it's not serious but at this moment it's still slightly unclear."

Allan Saint-Maximin - hamstring

Saint-Maximin had returned to action from the bench in the 5-1 win over Brentford earlier this month but he was ruled out again for the trip to Manchester United last Sunday. Howe has now confirmed he will be missing for the trip to Spurs.

What Howe has said (Oct 18): "Maxi has had a very minor irritation to his hamstring but it is the third time that's happened. Although it is a minor injury, because of the recurrence we might have to be careful with him but we hope to see him before the World Cup break."

Alexander Isak - thigh

Isak withdrew from Sweden's UEFA Nations League squad last month after sustaining a thigh injury. He has missed Newcastle's victories over Fulham and Brentford and the draw to Manchester United and now Howe has confirmed he doesn't expect to see the Magpies' record signing back before November's World Cup.

What Howe has said (Oct 18): "We don't think we'll see Alex back before the World Cup. Unfortunately he's had a setback on his thigh. It's been very frustrating for him as a new player in a new league. I thought he was acclimatising well and picked up the injury with Sweden.

"It's been frustrating for him because he felt really good and he did a lot of work to get fit. It's a real shame because he's desperate to make his mark here but he's young, he's got a long future ahead of him here so we have to protect him and make sure he comes back right."

Jonjo Shelvey - calf

Shelvey has been out of action since July after picking up a calf injury in Newcastle's pre-season friendly defeat against Benfica in Lisbon. The midfielder returned to the bench against Manchester United, though, and was also in the squad against Everton. However, Howe doesn't want to risk him unless absolutely necessary.

What Howe has said (Oct 18): "We are continuing to work him very hard but he's still in the early stages of coming back. We're building his load and building his training time but he's looking really good. We just want to be careful in the latter stages of his injury."

Matt Ritchie - calf

Matt Ritchie has not featured in Newcastle's match day squad since the 1-1 draw with AFC Bournemouth in September. He was an unused substitute against the Cherries but was left out of the squad completely against Fulham and Brentford. Howe has since revealed that the Scotsman faces a spell on the sidelines due to a calf injury.

What Howe has said (Oct 14): "Matt picked up a calf problem. We don't know whether he'll be back before the World Cup, but he's doing well."

Karl Darlow - ankle

Darlow picked up an ankle injury in training last month and Newcastle responded by signing former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius as a free agent. Darlow was expected to act as Nick Pope's understudy following Martin Dubravka's loan exit to Manchester United on transfer deadline day.

He started on the bench against Wolves, Liverpool and Crystal Palace respectively but has been absent for the last five games and is not expected to return just yet.

What Howe has said (Oct 18): "He is in the latter stages of his recovery. He is doing well and is back on the grass, though he isn't doing everything with the other goalkeepers yet."

Emil Krafth - knee

Krafth was stretchered off with a knee injury in Newcastle's Carabao Cup victory over Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park in August. He confirmed on Instagram that he will be out for several months after suffering anterior cruciate ligament damage.

What Howe has said (Aug 30): "It's an ACL injury. He's not been operated on yet, so it's difficult to give a firm date, but it's going to be six to nine months. A long time out, which is a huge blow to us."