Jonny Evans' injury poses Albion problems
A hamstring injury to defender Jonny Evans has boss Tony Pulis facing a defensive headache ahead of West Brom's trip to Newcastle.
Evans is expected to miss around a fortnight, after limping out of Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Swansea.
The 28-year-old had spent the past two Premier League games deputising at left-back in place of the injured Chris Brunt.
With the latter still struggling to shake off a calf problem, it means Pulis will be forced into a defensive reshuffle at St James's Park on Saturday.
Sebastien Pocognoli could be one option but the Belgium international has never started a Premier League game under Pulis, who instead may call on James McClean to take on defensive duties.
Baggies assistant head coach Dave Kemp said: "Everybody gets injuries but we've got some important players out now.
"We've already got (James) Morrison out, we've got Brunt out, we haven't got a big squad when you compare the teams we're playing against.
"We have to try and keep everybody fit and that's what we're trying to do."
