Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has received mixed news on the injury front ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest at St James' Park.

The Magpies must contend without Tino Livramento for the next eight weeks, as the full-back was carried off on a stretcher against Arsenal last weekend after sustaining a severe knee injury.

Livramento joins Yoane Wissa in the Magpies' infirmary, but Jacob Ramsey is back from an ankle problem quicker than anticipated and might be at Howe's disposal for Sunday's game.

However, both Ramsey and Harvey Barnes - despite the latter's goal off the bench in the 4-0 Champions League win over Union SG - will likely be considered for spots on the bench, as Anthony Gordon is retained following his midweek brace.

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