Allan Saint-Maximin will miss Newcastle’s trip to Liverpool and could be sidelined for at least another 10 days with a hamstring strain.
Sportsmail understands the winger is also extremely doubtful for Saturday’s visit of Crystal Palace. The game at West Ham a week on Sunday is a more likely return date.
Saint-Maximin picked up the problem during the closing stages of Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Wolves, a point salvaged by his stunning strike in the 90th minute.
Allan Saint-Maximin will miss Newcastle's trip to Liverpool thanks to a hamstring strain
Head coach Eddie Howe said on Tuesday that the 25-year-old was a ‘worry’ for the Anfield clash but added that his side’s injury problems should only be ‘short term’.