Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez is awaiting the results of a scan on key man Jonjo Shelvey's knee and hoping his injury does not derail the club's fight against Premier League relegation.
The 26-year-old, who has been nursing a groin problem in recent weeks, will miss Saturday's trip to former club Liverpool after being hurt when he collided with his own keeper, Martin Dubravka, during last weekend's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth.
Benitez is hopeful that the damage is not too serious, but he is keeping his fingers crossed as he awaits the verdict from medical staff.