Newcastle United Injury Update - 7 Players Close To A Return

5. Kevin Mbabu

Despite being able to count how many games the Swiss youngster has played for Newcastle on one hand, he is held in high regard by the club's hierarchy and fans alike. Many supporters are calling for the 20 year old - who is out of contract in the summer - to be a mainstay in the starting XI and it will be interesting to see whether McClaren feels he has the presence that the Magpies are looking for in their relegation battle. The game against Stoke, however, may be a little bit too soon for his hip and thigh injuries to have fully healed.