Newcastle United and Fulham injury news as the two clubs go head-to-head in the Premier League at St James’ Park.
Marco Silva’s side will be without Antonee Robinson, Samuel Chukwueze, Rodrigo Muniz and Joachim Anderson, while Harry Wilson is a doubt after missing training earlier in the week.
The Cottagers sit 15th in the league, one position and one point below Newcastle, who are looking to build on the 2-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Marco Silva issues Fulham injury update ahead of Newcastle United game
Providing an injury update at his pre-match press conference, Fulham boss Silva said: “Some good news, or fresh news. Others is not so good, unfortunately for us.
“Starting from the back, Kenny was already involved in the last game – not 100 per cent, but he was already on the bench. He has had a good week so far and he is going to be in contention for the game.
“Joachim Andersen, as we expected and as I mentioned after the match, has a muscle injury. It’s not so serious, but he is going to be out and not available for the Newcastle match, Antonee Robinson neither, as well. Chukwueze still out, Rodrigo out.
“About Harry Wilson, he got a knock with the national team, a small issue. He made the squad to play against Arsenal, but let’s see if he’s going to be ready or not.
“Yesterday he was not in the condition, today he didn’t train as well. Let’s see tomorrow how he reacts. Nothing really serious, but let’s see how he is going to be tomorrow, and after I will take a decision.”
Eddie Howe gives Newcastle United injury latest ahead of Fulham match
Newcastle, meanwhile, remain without Tino Livramento, Lewis Hall and Yoane Wissa. Sandro Tonali is “touch and go” to play versus Fulham having struggled with illness this week.
If not against Fulham, then Tonali should be involved for the Carabao Cup tie versus Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. Elsewhere, it is hoped both Hall and Wissa can return before the November international break.
“Tino’s on the grass for the first time today [Friday] and he’s making really good progress, so very happy with him,” Howe said.
“Lewis is the same, Lewis is doing really well. He’s been on the grass for a while, pushing himself. He’s done back-to-back sessions. He’ll be, hopefully, not too far away now.”
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On Wissa, Howe warned his £55million new signing would need weeks to get up to speed. The 29-year-old didn’t appear for Brentford before his move to Newcastle, where he is yet to make his debut after sustaining a knee injury on international duty with DR Congo.
“If you look at Yoane's situation, he will need almost a pre-season,” Howe admitted.
"Pre-season schedules that we give to players will be six weeks. And we do that for a reason, so we can build them up and they can play in various games, and then they're ready to perform.
“I'm not saying he won't play for six weeks but, to get to his very best level, it will probably take that time. Firstly, before we get to that stage, we need to get him fully 100 per cent fit and then we can really push him. He's on that road.
“He's been to see a specialist yesterday. That was a routine appointment. "He's on track. He's doing well. So now I think we can push him a little bit harder. Still the same (early November). I'm losing track of weeks. It's not changed."
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