Craig Bellamy and Laurent Robert will be in the squad for Newcastle's game with Leeds.
Bellamy and Robert could be involved from the start, with the Frenchman most likely to get the nod.
Kieron Dyer has recovered from his shin problem while Nikos Dabizas has a slight calf problem but is expected to be fit.
Newcastle will make a late check on Lomana Lua Lua after his return from the Democratic Republic of Congo's international in Libya.