Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez is likely to shuffle his pack for Tuesday night's EFL Cup fourth round clash with Preston.
Chancel Mbemba, Isaac Hayden and Aleksandar Mitrovic are among a group of players who have played peripheral roles in recent weeks and are likely to be involved as the Sky Bet Championship leaders attempt to book a place in the quarter-finals.
Midfielder Cheick Tiote could also return to contention after the Middle East transfer window closed without a move materialising, while striker Daryl Murphy, who made his only appearance for the club to date in the 2-0 victory over Wolves in the last round, will hope to play a part after shaking off a calf problem.
But goalkeeper Rob Elliot and defender Massadio Haidara (both knee), as well as midfielder Rolando Aarons (fractured metatarsal), continue to work their way back to match fitness.