Newcastle United return to Premier League action on Sunday with a trip to face struggling West Ham United.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side currently find themselves languishing near the bottom of the table, and the Magpies will look to compound their misery with a victory in the capital.
Eddie Howe’s men head into the game full of confidence after defeating Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night to secure a place in yet another Carabao Cup quarter-final.
That success followed a 2-1 win over Fulham in the league at the weekend, though Howe opted to make eight changes for the midweek fixture as he continues to manage his squad through a demanding schedule.
West Ham, meanwhile, enjoyed a rare free week after their early Carabao Cup exit to Wolves back in August, giving them time to prepare for Sunday’s encounter.
Here’s the latest injury update from St James’ Park, detailing which Newcastle players are sidelined and when they might be expected to return.
Lewis Hall – Hamstring injury
Howe confirmed that Wednesday’s cup clash came “too soon” for Hall, though there’s optimism that he could make his return against West Ham.
The versatile left-back has been managing a minor hamstring issue but is close to full fitness.
Estimated return date: 2 November 2025 vs West Ham (away)
Tino Livramento – Knee injury
Livramento picked up a knee injury against Arsenal in September, initially raising fears of a long-term absence.
Fortunately, those concerns have eased, with the club setting an approximate eight-week recovery timeline.
The right-back has resumed light training on the grass, and while a comeback before the next international break seems unlikely, he could return soon after.
Estimated return date: 22 November 2025 vs Manchester City (home)
Sven Botman – Knock
Botman was forced off during the win over Fulham after taking a knock from goalscorer Sasa Lukic.
Howe later confirmed that the Dutch defender did not suffer a concussion, and he was fit enough to make the bench against Spurs, though he wasn’t called upon. His availability for Sunday’s trip looks promising.
Estimated return date: 2 November 2025 vs West Ham (away)
Yoane Wissa – Knee injury
Since joining from Brentford on deadline day, Wissa has been out with a PCL knee injury and has yet to feature for Newcastle.
Howe has hinted that even after recovering, Wissa will need a “six-week preseason” to regain match sharpness. While he may return before the next international break, his involvement will likely be limited initially.
Estimated return date: 22 November 2025 vs Manchester City (home)
Harrison Ashby – Thigh injury
Ashby, who joined from West Ham in January 2023, remains sidelined with a thigh problem and hasn’t yet trained with the first-team squad.
Howe acknowledged his absence, noting that the club is “waiting for him to be fit again.” The defender is still awaiting his competitive debut for the Magpies.
Estimated return date: Unknown
