Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez could be forced back into the transfer market after injuries to Paul Dummett and Florian Lejeune significantly weaken the Magpies' defence.
The duo were both substituted in the first half of Newcastle's league opener against Tottenham Hotspur after picking up knocks.
Benitez can still rely on club captain Jamaal Lascelles, Ciaran Clark, Chancel Mbemba and new boy Javier Manquillo. However, the Spaniard will be wary of further injuries to his back-line.
According to a report from the Shields Gazette, the pair have not suffered long term injuries and could both return in a few weeks time.