Newcastle have been hit by another injury problem and Kieran Trippier will miss several weeks.
Newcastle They have had numerous injury problems throughout the season and Trippier is the latest to compound their problems.
The right-back will miss the Magpies' next two games, including a trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea on Monday night.
Newcastle also face city of manchester in the FA Cup quarter-finals next Saturday.
Trippier is not expected to be fit after suffering an injury against Wolves on Saturday, the Daily Mail reported.
And it also calls into question his availability with England for their next matches against Brazil and Belgium.
A scan on Trippier's calf after Newcastle's 3-0 win over Wolves on Saturday revealed the damage had already been done.
Although it was feared to be more serious, Newcastle will still be missing one of their key players for two important games.
Trippier is expected to miss the rest of the month, although there is a chance he will return for West Ham's visit to St. James' Park on March 30.
Gareth Southgate He is set to name his squad ahead of England's internationals next month, which could be the last chance to impress the manager before this summer's Euros.
The 33-year-old is now unlikely to feature but should be back to full fitness in April, while Trippier is one of Southgate's favorites due to his versatility.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe He has had to deal with a number of injuries throughout the year, including those to Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson, Sven Botman and Nick Pope.
They also lost star summer signing Sandro Tonali for the season due to a football ban for betting while in AC Milan.
Promising star Tino Livramento is expected to replace the trippier and could start against his former club Chelsea on Monday night.