Eddie Howe struggling with Newcastle's full-back injuries
Eddie Howe has acknowledged that Newcastle United are entering a challenging period, with injuries leaving the club short of full-back options.

Eddie Howe has acknowledged that Newcastle United are entering a challenging period, with injuries leaving the club short of full-back options.
Fabian Schar has acknowledged the difficulty of adjusting to life outside Newcastle United's starting XI after a period of sustained importance to the side.
Tottenham snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw at St James' Park as Cristian Romero produced a 95th-minute overhead kick to rescue a point against Newcastle.
Newcastle United have received an unexpected boost after Yoane Wissa was omitted from the DR Congo squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on 21 December.
Tottenham Hotspur travel to Newcastle United tonight looking to halt their slide down the Premier League table, with Thomas Frank urging his players to show resilience after a damaging home defeat to Fulham.
Eddie Howe has urged Newcastle United to respond with purpose after their narrow Champions League setback in Marseille, insisting the squad are "still learning" but fully focused on reigniting their Premier League form at Everton on Saturday.
Manchester City's impressive home record in the UEFA Champions League came to an end on Tuesday, while Newcastle failed to defend their early lead in Marseille.
Eddie Howe admitted it was "very evident" that Nick Woltemade had caused Manchester City constant problems as Newcastle United extended their remarkable home run with a 2-1 victory at St James' Park.
Harvey Barnes' second-half double earned Newcastle a stunning 2–1 victory over Manchester City, handing Eddie Howe his first Premier League win over Pep Guardiola.