Wilson, Botman, Trippier - Newcastle United injuries and return dates ahead of West Ham

Eddie Howe could have striker Callum Wilson available for the firsr time this season when Newcastle United host West Ham on Monday night. The Magpies return to Premier League action after the international break with Dan Burn suspended after picking up five bookings.

However, the United head coach gave a positive update on Wilson and Kieran Trippier, with both under consideration for the game. Trippier is closer to a return to the squad after a month out with a hamstring injury, and although Howe remained cautious on Wilson, given the length of his injury lay-off, the fact he's in with a shout is positive news.

Emil Krafth, Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles remain long-term absentees, with Dutch defender Botman hopeful of a return around Christmas. Lloyd Kelly is likely to deputise for the suspended Burn. Here's the latest injury situation.

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Kieran Trippier

Injury: Hamstring

The former England defender has been absent since coming off at Everton last month, but could be in line for a return to the squad on Monday night. He is likely to feature on the bench providing he has no reaction in training this weekend.

What Howe has said: "Kieran he's slightly closer I'd say. He trained yesterday, trained well, felt good, had no ill effects and looked sharp. But that was the first day training, so again, we're in a similar position in the respect that we're right at the end of the rehab where you've got to navigate the last few days."

Possible return date: West Ham, November 25

Sven Botman

Injury: ACL

United are contining to be cautious on the Dutch defender's return from ACL surgery, although he is still on course for a winter comeback. He has made good progress but it could be at least another month before he is ready for action, will the Magpies understandably unwilling to rush any return.

What Howe has said: "We hope Sven can begin light training in the next few weeks. If we see him before the end of the year, that would be a bonus. We are probably looking at more like January."

Possible return date: Late December/early January

Callum Wilson

Injury: Back

The United No 9 could feature for the first time this season, if he is able to train successfully this weekend. Howe was cautious over his potential invovlement against West Ham, with Wilson not playing at all this season, but was optimistic overall.

What Howe has said: "He's doing well. We anticipate he's going to train with the group today. Whether he's quite there for West Ham let's see, there's a chance he could be involved but we need to get through the next few days."

Possible return date: West Ham or Crystal Palace (November 30)

Jamaal Lascelles

Injury: ACL

As is the case with Botman, United are keen to allow the club captain plenty of time to recovery from surgery on his ACL, with a return expect around the Christmas period. With Emil Krafth now injured, any defensive back-up would be welcome.

What Howe has said: "Hopefully, some good news is on the horizon with Lascelles and Botman, but until they're back fully, it's difficult to promise that."

Possible return date: Late December

Emil Krafth

Injury: Collarbone

The Sweden international suffered a suspected broken collarbone and could be out for around two months. It is a blow to United with the defender able to cover across the back four.

What Howe has said: “Emil has had an operation. We anticipate he’s going to be out for six to eight weeks. It’s a big blow to us to lose Emil who has been such a consistent performer.”

Possible return date: Mid-January

Dan Burn

Suspension: One game

The Blyth-born defender picked one a one-match ban after collecting his fifth booking of the season against Nottingham Forest. United were particularly aggrieved as they felt the play should have been stopped early for a foul on Tino Livramento.

What Howe has said: "It’s very rare you see me run to the fourth official but I thought Tino had been elbowed in the face and it was a clear free-kick, it wasn’t given and Dan paid the price for that really because he feels like he has to make the foul in that moment."

Return date: Crystal Palace (away), November 30