Matthias Jaissle and Unai Emery have injury issues to contend with ahead of Saturday night's Premier League clash

Newcastle United's injury picture may look considerably better than the last time they played at St James' Park - almost a month ago - but head coach Matthias Jaissle will still be without several first-team stars when they face Aston Villa on Saturday evening.

While Joelinton, Dan Burn, Amar Dedic and Nico Gonzalez returned to the squad at Coventry on Monday night, the German still has four definitely ruled out this weekend, while he has fitness concerns over three others.

Joelinton's second-half appearance at the CBS Arena suggests he's the closest to starting games, but Jaissle has doubts over Burn and winger Bazoumana Toure.

Captain Burn has confirmed he's not ready to start matches, while Toure picked up a knock at Coventry, although he is expected to be part of the squad.

Definitely missing will be England full-back Tino Livramento, who is still a few weeks away from making a comeback. The positve news is that Jaissle is cautiously optimistic about his return, which should be only a matter of weeks.

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The same goes for midfielder Jacob Ramsey, with the former Villa man not fit to face his old side. Ramsey is expected to join in full training next week with a view to rejoining the matchday squad.

United have missed the pace of Anthony Elanga down the right flank, but the Swede is another who is close to a return to training and therefore playing time,

Again, he will not be rushed, but while he will sit out this weekend's game, he is set to return to the fold by the end of the month.

One longer-term absentee is young goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen, who faces several months out with a hamstring injury picked up on international duty with France U21s.

Villa head north without four players and with a major doubt over another two.. Key midfielder Amadou Onana is expected to miss the whole of the season with a knee injury, while Italian left-back Matteo Ruggeri won't play until December at the earliest.

Ian Maatsen is closely to rejoining the squad after an ankle injury, but not until the end of the month, while centre-back Modou Keba Cisse is expected to miss out again as he recovers from a hip problem.

Emery is waiting to see how George Hemmings and Brian Madjo progress this week, with both in with a chance of making the squad. Young midfielder Hemmnings has had a knee problem, while 17-year-old forward Madjo has recovered from a foot injury.