Allan Saint-Maximin has "a chance" of facing Aston Villa this weekend after returning to training. The French winger has not played since the start of October before he suffered a recurrence of a hamstring injury initially picked up in August.
Howe is hoping that his return will not result in any further issues. But when asked about Newcastle's Villa clash he was hopeful of seeing the star back on the field.
Howe said: "Yeah there's a chance. We will see how training goes today. He has made really good progress and I am really pleased with how he's attacked he's rehab and the work he's put in. So there's an opportunity to get Maxi fit and available."
