Newcastle injuries: Latest Trippier, Botman & Joelinton news and potential return dates

The added strain of the Champions League has undoubtedly had a large bearing on Newcastle United this season.

Eddie Howe's side benefited from a continental absence last term as injuries failed to compromise the Magpies' charge towards a top-four spot. However, with the increased workload of European football, Newcastle's absences piled up during the first half of the campaign.

However, the injuries haven't stopped since their European exit, with the Magpies left cursing their woeful luck as their list of absentees grows with each passing week.

Here are the latest injury updates regarding Newcastle's players and when each could return to action.

Sven Botman

• Issue: ACL injury
• Potential Return: Late 2024

Terrible news came for Newcastle during the March international break with Sven Botman suffering an ACL injury that rules him out of action for between six and nine months. The Dutchman had not looked himself since returning from another long-term injury this season, and now he faces a very long spell on the sidelines again.

The Dutchman picked up the injury in the FA Cup against Manchester City and had to wait for scans before the full extent was known. He will require surgery, and then a long recovery period, meaning Howe must make do without him for the rest of the season.

Lewis Miley

• Issue: Back injury
• Potential Return: Summer

The other major casualty from the March international break for Newcastle was Lewis Miley. The young midfielder was selected for England's U21s but he injured his back and will be out of action for the rest of the season.

"The decision was made on Lewis to protect him long-term," Howe said. "We won't see Lewis again this season. Even if there was a chance, we took that away quite early on with his age, we are just thinking about his long-term prospects.

"He's done brilliantly, but with the back problem he has, rest is the way to go."

The 17-year-old has been excellent for Newcastle this season and has picked up the slack left by other injured or underperforming Newcastle players.

Kieran Trippier

• Issue: Calf injury
• Potential Return: May 2024

Trippier is another high-profile Newcastle man currently on the sidelines, injuring himself against Wolves in early March. The defender hasn't been available since for the Magpies and also sat out the internationals in March.

Howe had hoped that Trippier would be available after the March international period, but his recovery has taken far longer than expected. However, we should see the right-back in action again before the end of the season.

Nick Pope

• Issue: Shoulder injury
• Potential Return: May 2024

Nick Pope suffered a dislocated shoulder against Manchester United in December and has been missing ever since for the Magpies. The goalkeeper required surgery to correct the problem and an optimistic potential return date of April was touted. May, however, seems more likely.

Speaking about the stopper recently, Eddie Howe said: "April is his target. I think that will be more towards the end of [the month] than the beginning, but he's making good, solid progress. He's out on the grass but not necessarily diving. That will be a big test for his shoulder, and it's the next stage."

Joelinton

• Issue: Thigh injury
• Potential Return: May 2024

"It isn't good," Howe grimly summarised. Joelinton damaged a tendon in his quadriceps at the start of 2024, ruling him out for "a minimum of six weeks" according to the Newcastle boss. That diagnosis was somewhat optimistic.

The industrious Brazilian underwent surgery in late January, but he should feature before the end of the season.

After confirming his successful surgery, Newcastle then wrote: "The midfielder will now commence a period of rehabilitation overseen by the club's medical team and is expected to return to action in May 2024."

Sandro Tonali

• Issue: Betting suspension
• Potential Return: August 2024

There's no injury to Sandro Tonali to be concerned about but the Italian midfielder has already played his final game of the 2023/24 campaign.

Tonali is serving a ten-month suspension for gambling breaches which means Newcastle supporters won't be seeing their star summer arrival in action until the start of the 2024/25 season. The midfielder will also miss Euro 2024.

Callum Wilson

• Issue: Pectoral injury
• Potential Return: vs Sheffield Utd (H) - 27/04/24

It's been a stop-start campaign for Wilson, who has been prolific when fit for Newcastle this season.

The striker missed plenty of time with a shoulder injury, and there were some concerns at the end of the Nottingham Forest win in early February as Wilson received medical attention for what looked like a similar issue.

Wilson was diagnosed with a pectoral injury which required surgery. The England international has missed Newcastle's previous ten games as a result, but he returned to training ahead of the Magpies' Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.

Jamaal Lascelles

Issue: ACL injury
Potential Return: January 2025

Lascelles was a casualty of the victory over West Ham in late March and limped off at St James' Park with just 17 minutes played. Scans showed that the defender had ruptured his ACL, meaning he may not play again in 2024.

Speaking about Lascelles' devastating setback, Howe stated: "Initially, for a player, it’s difficult to accept that you’re faced with a long period of rehab. He’s had his operating, and that was successful, so he’s already on the road to recovery."

Miguel Almiron

Issue: Knee injury
Potential Return: Unknown

Much like his teammate Lascelles, Miguel Almiron also suffered a knee injury during the win over West Ham and was withdrawn just ten minutes after coming off the bench. His return date is unknown at present, but Howe has confirmed his injury isn't serious.

"Miggy tweaked his knee slightly. Again, it's not a serious injury but enough to keep him out," said the Newcastle boss, with Almiron yet to return to action.

Joe Willock

Issue: Achilles injury
Potential Return: Summer 2024

Willock has had unbelievably bad luck with injuries since his move to Tyneside and can't seem to shake an Achilles problem. The midfielder was substituted after just 40 minutes against Fulham in April with a recurrence of his heel injury, and Howe has ruled him out for the rest of the season.

We have decided that a period where [Willock] strengthens the area around his Achilles will benefit him more. The long-term view was taken, we will get him right for next season," the Newcastle boss said.

"We went to see a specialist and they said we had a few options. He could continue to play but I think the longer-term view was taken.

"Surgery wouldn't be beneficial for him in this situation. It is frustrating for Joe, but hopefully we can get to the situation where he is playing freely next season."

Matt Targett

Issue: Achilles tendonitis
Potential Return: Unknown

Similarly to many of his teammates, Targett has also seen injuries impact his availability for much of the campaign.

He played two games in March after four months out of action, but is now back on the sidelines with Achilles tendonitis. His return date is uncertain.

READ THE LATEST NEWCASTLE NEWS, TRANSFER RUMOURS & GOSSIP