In the words of current manager John Carver the Newcastle training ground resembles a "hospital ward" given the number of players currently sidelined while the news of another setback – this time to midfielder Mehdi Abeid – will only serve to compound matters further.
Mehdi Abeid appears to be in line to start for Newcastle United through the end of the season, provided he can stay fit and avoid any suspension.
Newcastle midfielder Mehdi Abeid made his Premier League debut against Liverpool this past weekend.