Fabian Schar, Malick Thiaw, Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento are the only four senior defensive options remaining, alongside Lascelles who could return to action at St James’ Park tonight after last appearing in Newcastle’s 2-1 league defeat to Arsenal in September.

Burn was unable to complete the first half of the heated match at the Stadium of Light, which Newcastle lost 1-0 by way of a Nick Woltemade own goal, after a nasty collision with Sunderland defender Nordi Mukiele, who was booked for his troubles.

Newcastle United defender Dan Burn will be out for four to six weeks after injuring his rib and lungs. He was hospitalized following an incident with Sunderland's Nordi Mukiele. Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the defender's absence ahead of Newcastle's League Cup quarter-final against Fulham.

Newcastle United defender Dan Burn is set for a spell out of action after suffering a broken rib and punctured lung in Sunday's derby defeat against Sunderland.

Newcastle succumbed to a late equaliser against Bayer Leverkusen, and Eddie Howe will have learned plenty about his team.