Eddie Howe had plenty of positive injury news to share as he provided an update on six key first-team players. Kieran Trippier, Allan Saint-Maximin and Jonjo Shelvey were all absent from the starting line-up against Everton whereas Martin Dubravka and Fabian Schar returned early from international duty.
However, there were concerns over whether Callum Wilson will make a return before the end of the campaign. The Magpies’ number nine - who has not featured since December - hinted at a swift comeback on a recent podcast episode but Howe has doubts over that possibility.
The Toon boss also revealed there has been a Covid outbreak in the camp. Here is everything the Howe said regarding absences ahead of the trip to North London.
