Newcastle defender Jamaal Lascelles is ready to give manager Rafa Benitez a selection headache, with the Magpies captain pushing for a return from injury.
The 25-year old central defender has missed the Magpies previous two games with a shoulder problem, however the Shields Gazette report that he is in contention to face West Ham at St James’ Park on Saturday.
Although Benitez may wait to bring Lascelles back into the fold, he has been in full training all week and is ready to compete if asked upon.
Fabian Schär has been deputising in Lascelles’ absence, and has impressed alongside Federico Fernandez in Newcastle’s defence, while Ciaran Clark was recalled against Burnley on Monday night, scoring the winner for the Magpies.
Meanwhile, fellow defenders Florian Lejeune and Jamie Sterry are also on their way back from long-term injuries, and are both back in training.
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