An official Newcastle United injury update on Friday morning.

Eddie Howe speaking to journalists.

The NUFC Head Coach speaking after the international break

Plus of course now, Eddie Howe hoping to now pick up six points in two games at St James' Park, as Newcastle face Everton on Tuesday night and first up West Ham on Saturday afternoon.

We already knew that a number of Newcastle United players would be missing.

As well as the banned Sandro Tonali, the injured Pope, Joelinton, Wilson and Botman also sure to be missing.

This Friday morning Newcastle United injury update for West Ham (and beyond...), Craig Hope of The Mail having relayed these key injury / availability messages from Eddie Howe:

On the subject of Sven Botman, Eddie Howe revealing that it was the defender who decided not to have knee surgery in September 2023 when medical staff advised that he should do so. The NUFC Head Coach though confirming that last week's surgery went well for Sven Botman.

Martin Dubravka - Concerns were raised when the NUFC keeper left the Slovakia squad for 'personal reasons' before their second match this month. However, Eddie Howe Has confirmed he is 'fine' for this West Ham match.

Lewis Miley - Having picked up a back problem and missing the England Under 20s match against Czech Republic, the 17 year old was reported to have been sent for scans on this back injury. Eddie Howe stating that as things stand, it is still unclear what the injury exactly is.

Harvey Barnes - His minor hamstring injury meant he missed Man City as well as Chelsea but the hope was that he would be available for this West Ham game. Eddie Howe as is often the case, keeping his cards close to his chest and only saying it is 'possible' that Barnes could return on Saturday.

Kieran Trippier and Tino Livramento - The same for this pair who were unavailable with reported minor injuries for the international break. Eddie Howe also saying this duo are 'possible' returners against West Ham.

Newcastle United confirmed Premier League matches to mid-April 2024:

Saturday 30 March 2024 - Newcastle v West Ham (12.30pm) TNT Sports

Tuesday 2 April 2024 - Newcastle v Everton (7.30pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 6 April 2024 - Fulham v Newcastle (3pm)

Saturday 13 April 2024 - Newcastle v Spurs (12.30pm) TNT Sports

Wednesday 24 April 2024 - Crystal Palace v Newcastle (8pm)

Saturday 27 April 2024 - Newcastle v Sheff Utd (3pm)

Newcastle United fixtures, including to be confirmed matches:

Saturday 4 May 2024 - Burnley v Newcastle

Saturday 11 May 2024 - Newcastle v Brighton

Sunday 19 May 2024 - Brentford v Newcastle (4pm)

***Man U v Newcastle waiting for rearranged date

Wednesday 22 May 2024 - Tottenham v Newcastle (at MCG - Melbourne Cricket Ground)

Friday 24 May 2024 - A-League All Stars team v Newcastle (at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne)