Newcastle are set to be without Joelinton during their final push for Champions League football, Mail Sport can reveal.
The midfielder was sent for a scan at the weekend after feeling pain in his knee during training on Friday.
We understand the problem will likely be enough to rule him out of the remaining four matches of the campaign.
That is a blow for Eddie Howe, whose side are currently third in the Premier League table with a trip to Brighton on Sunday followed by the potentially decisive visit of fifth-placed Chelsea to St James’ Park.