Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce says he is investigating the reasons for their injury problems.
Bruce has already lost Callum Wilson (thigh), Jonjo Shelvey (calf), Martin Dubravka (foot) and Paul Dummett (calf) to injury. He will also be without Joe Willock for tomorrow's clash with Watford.
"We unfortunately seem to pick up more than most. We'll look into it, that's for sure," he said.
"It's not that healthy. You have a squad of 25 players but six of them are injured, it's not that great, is it?
"Joe's was a complete fluke. He kicked the ground and damaged his toe. He won't make this week and he'll be touch and go for next week.
"He missed a lot of pre-season. He only had 43 minutes. He then got sick with Covid. So we knew it would take him a bit of time.
"Jamaal (Lascelles) tried to train yesterday and it was no good. It will be another couple of weeks with a muscle strain.
"So it's difficult at the moment, it always seems to be the case when you're up against it. It's frustrating, that's for sure."
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