The Toon striker expected to play a part in Sunday's fixture against Derby County, but that is not going to happen.
Instead he claims he will be back in action for the Magpies in a week's time.
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That looks to be the Boxing Day clash with Wigan Athletic at the JJB Stadium.
Sam Allardyce: "If I have one complaint over our recent games it is the fact we have stopped scoring goals from open play, and that's why we want Michael back with us as soon as we can."