The Athletic have released an update on the injury situation at Newcastle United, focusing on the fitness of Joelinton, Joe Willock, Harvey Barnes and Callum Wilson.

It’s thought Joelinton will almost certainly miss this weekend’s clash with Man City. He was due to undergo a scan on his thigh on Monday and there’s fears he could be absent ‘beyond the end of January’, with the club reluctant to rush him back after three hamstring issues so far this season.

This could mean he misses our FA Cup trip to Fulham and Premier League clash at Aston Villa, which Joe Willock is also expected to sit out of. Chris Waugh reports that the 24-year-old is still a ‘matter of weeks away’ from returning, with Achilles and hamstring issues seeing him start just four games all season.

There’s better news on Harvey Barnes and Callum Wilson, however. Barnes hasn’t featured since our 8-0 win at Sheffield United in September, but he’s expected to return after next weekend’s winter break, meaning he could even return to the squad at Fulham.

As for Wilson, he too is hoping to return at Craven Cottage. Man City on Saturday will come too soon, but The Athletic insist his calf injury is not serious.