Newcastle will monitor Paul Dummett, who has been struggling with illness.
Isaac Hayden is banned and the game is likely to come too soon for Ryan Fraser and Jamaal Lascelles to return from injury and illness respectively.
James Maddison and Wesley Fofana could be available after missing Leicester's last match with minor injuries.
Winger Cengiz Under, who has missed two matches with a hamstring problem, is back in training and could feature on Tyneside.
Caglar Soyuncu, who has not played in the Premier League since October, might also be involved after being an unused substitute for the draw with Crystal Palace last Monday.