Newcastle receive major boost as five players set to return vs Coventry City
Matthias Jaissle could be without several players as Newcastle United face Coventry City in just over a week's time, due to various injury concerns.
It's been an encouraging beginning to the Premier League campaign for the new head coach, who replaced Eddie Howe this summer. The Magpies occupy ninth position in the table with two victories, two draws and one defeat from their opening five matches.
With the international break for the Nations League now beyond the midway stage, players are due to return to Tyneside to prepare for their forthcoming league fixtures.
For Newcastle, that arrives in the shape of an encounter at the Coventry Building Society Arena at 8pm on Monday, October 12.
While Jaissle would have preferred a completely fit first-team squad to select from for the contest against the Premier League newcomers, the German head coach must instead contend with several player injuries, reports Chronicle Live.
Here, we provide the latest injury updates and expected return dates concerning Newcastle United....
Ewen Jaouen was withdrawn from international duty with the France Under-21s squad early following an injury sustained during training. The 6ft 6in goalkeeper underwent an MRI scan before heading back to Tyneside.
It comes as the £25 million summer signing had only just returned from an ankle problem that kept him out of three matches for the Magpies. The latest setback means Jaouen is expected to be absent for Newcastle's forthcoming fixture against Coventry, with Nick Pope potentially stepping in as cover for Lukas Hornicek.
Potential return date: Unknown.
News emerged on Thursday that Lewis Miley had also been withdrawn from England Under-21s duty due to a training injury. The 20-year-old midfielder will undergo further assessment upon his return to Newcastle, though his complaint is not believed to be serious enough to rule him out for a prolonged spell.
Potential return date: Unknown.
Joelinton managed only two pre-season outings for Newcastle owing to injury and has yet to make a competitive appearance for the Magpies this campaign. It remains unclear when the Brazilian will be fit for selection, though he has since resumed training in an encouraging development.
Potential return date: Unknown.
Will Osula sustained a foot injury during Newcastle's opening fixture against Liverpool in late August, but Jaissle confirmed the Dane is working tirelessly to regain fitness. He said: "He's now permanently getting the best treatment.
"We have a fantastic medical department, but it's still too early to make a clear prognosis, a clear time frame when he's back, but he's working hard in the rehab like all the others."
Potential return date: Unknown.
Tino Livramento
Tino Livramento, meanwhile, turned down the chance to feature for England in the Nations League, choosing instead to recuperate from a minor problem of his own. The full-back has endured his share of fitness issues over the last couple of campaigns, and discussing his latest concern ahead of the break, Jaissle said: "He suffered with some discomfort in the morning after yesterday's (Friday's) training.
Potential return date: vs Coventry City - Monday, October 12.
Dan Burn twisted his ankle on the eve of Newcastle's Premier League opener against Liverpool, and was later seen at the fixture wearing a protective boot. However, addressing the media recently, Burn revealed that he anticipates returning following the international break.
He said: "It's my not first injury and I'm sure it won't be my last, but hopefully I won't be out for too long - I expect to be back after the international break."
Potential return date: vs Coventry City - Monday, October 12.
Summer recruit Nico Gonzalez was absent from Newcastle United's 2-1 victory over Hull City before the international break. Similar to Joelinton, he has returned to training and may be in contention for the club's upcoming fixture.
Potential return date: vs Coventry City - Monday, October 12.
Amar Dedic appears set to return to action against Coventry City, having withdrawn from Bosnia and Herzegovina's Nations League squad. The full-back was unavailable for the Hull match after being substituted five days previously against Leeds due to a hamstring problem.
Nevertheless, he is expected to be fit enough to feature at the Coventry Building Society Arena in 10 days' time.
Potential return date: vs Coventry City - Monday, October 12.
While Jacob Ramsey was not visible during Newcastle United's open training session this week, there are understood to be no significant complications in his rehabilitation from a thigh injury.
Potential return date: vs Coventry City - Monday, October 12.
Jaissle recently revealed that Anthony Elanga's thigh injury is not as serious as initially thought, despite the winger being unavailable for international duty with Sweden. Discussing Elanga's condition last month, the manager said: "Hopefully it is not too bad but we are taking it step by step.
"We are counting on the medical department to bring him back as soon as possible. We are being smart in the process, it is a long season so we don't want to hurry up too much. But also I want to have him back as soon as possible."
Potential return date: Mid to late October.