The former AC Milan star did not complete the clash with Tottenham Hotspur at St James' Park
Newcastle United are sweating on the fitness of Sandro Tonali for the clash against Burnley this weekend.
The Italian hobbled off at half-time in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in midweek and was replaced at half-time by Bruno Guimaraes. Tonali complained of pain after the match and asked for a scan, prompting further concerns behind the scenes but Howe has not shut the door on him facing the Clarets.
Howe has also offered updates on Sven Botman, who has a back injury, and Yoane Wissa who is in contention for his debut following a long-term knee injury.
Howe, speaking at his Press conference ahead of the clash with Burnley at St James' Park, said on Tonali: "He's had a scan, we don't think it's too bad. We'll give him every chance to declare himself fit if possible.
"It was a knock very similar to what Joelinton suffered. Dead leg type feeling. We will see how he is today and give him every chance to be fit.
"Sven has had an injection in his back, I haven't actually seen him personally since the Tottenham game.
"I think he has had an injection, we hope that will bring about his return quite quickly. Now there's a time period for his injection to work which I think is about a week, then we will see how he is."
Wissa has now played his part in two 11 vs 11 games behind the scenes and Howe will assess his suitability for the clash with Burnley. The DR Congo star has yet to feature for the Magpies but could be on the bench on Saturday.
He said: "He's getting closer. We did an 11 v 11 game, sort of for him on Wednesday. That was good, more minutes for him. Round about half an hour, and he did well.
"We will see how he is today.
"He's looked good and come through everything. I always say in these situations that we have more training today and we have to make a decision on whether he is ready to not just be fit, but be fit to make a difference and perform to his highest levels."
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