What senior figures at Newcastle are now saying about the injury crisis

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The relentless schedule just does not stop for Newcastle United.

After their threadbare squad came so close to securing a famous win over Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle are back on Premier League duty on Saturday night.

Indeed, they welcome Manchester United to St James’ Park for an iconic fixture under the lights on Tyneside.

Having already beaten Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea at home this season, there should be real confidence for Eddie Howe and his side.

Still, the injury crisis has simply not subsided for the Magpies and they remain without a number of key players for the foreseeable future.

Newcastle injuries: What insiders are now saying about crisis

According to The Athletic, there are unlikely to be more players returning from the sidelines in the short term.

Both Emil Krafth and Matt Ritchie are available for domestic competition having not been registered for Champions League duty and Sean Longstaff could reportedly be back in action soon.

Away from that, however, the situation is seemingly unlikely to clear up for Howe.

In fact, insiders at the club are understood to be saying they have simply no idea what to expect from the squad during the packed festive fixture schedule to come.

Newcastle injury news: Eddie Howe’s remarkable coaching job

To have earned the results they have this season while dealing with so many injury problems is simply a remarkable feat of coaching from Howe.

Given the nature of Newcastle’s backing, the club are hardly likely to illicit much sympathy from neutrals.

Luckily, then, Howe is not looking for excuses. Players are stepping up when needed most, with young Lewis Miley starring at the moment.

It’s about rolling with the punches. If Newcastle can beat the names listed above when having to rely on such few players, quite what they can do when stars return is a seriously exciting prospect.