Andy Carroll missed out on Newcastle United's match day squad against Tottenham Hotspur with a niggle.
The striker has been desperate for a chance in recent weeks as he looks to win a new contract at St James' Park.
And it has now emerged Ryan Fraser picked up a groin injury on international duty - with Steve Bruce mentioning United had picked up "one or two knocks" during the international break.
The winger scored twice for the Scots in World Cup qualifiers against the Faroe Isles and Israel last week.
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