Newcastle are hopeful that winger Allan Saint-Maximin will be fit to return on Saturday after a three-match absence with an ankle problem.
Jamaal Lascelles and Emil Krafth are doubts, while Matt Ritchie is expected to be out for at least two months because of a shoulder injury.
Burnley pair Ashley Barnes and James Tarkowski made their comebacks in the Carabao Cup defeat by Manchester City.
It was a first appearance since New Year's Day for striker Barnes.
His lengthy lay-off was a consequence of complications following hernia surgery, while Tarkowski missed the start of this season because of a toe injury.