""The back line is an issue for us. We don't have many injuries, but we have a concentrated group of players out who all play the same position," added Howe. "We're not sure when Sven will return. He's making progress but not ready to return yet. Emil Krafth and Kieran Trippier are still out. Their target date is around the new year. "Jamaal Lascelles is returning from a muscle problem. He's fit and training with the group.""
""It was a big blow for us because I think he's been excellent in recent weeks," Howe told reporters ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup quarter-final against Fulham. "It's a rib problem and an issue with his lungs, so we wish him well and it will be around four to six weeks out." With Sven Botman still sidelined and Emil Krafth and Kieran Trippier out until the new year, Howe will be without several key defensive figures over the festive period. Nick Pope, however, could be in contention to face Fulham."
Dan Burn will be sidelined for around four to six weeks after sustaining rib and lung damage in the 1-0 derby defeat to Sunderland following a first-half challenge with Nordi Mukiele, who was booked. Sven Botman remains sidelined, while Emil Krafth and Kieran Trippier are ruled out until around the new year, leaving a concentration of absences in the defensive positions over the festive period. Nick Pope could be available for the EFL Cup quarter-final against Fulham. Jamaal Lascelles is returning from a muscle problem and is training with the group. Newcastle have not kept a clean sheet in nine Premier League matches.
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