Newcastle United will miss Christian Atsu this weekend when they take on Watford in an English Premier League.
Atsu who picked up an injury whiles training with Ghana is recuperating from the injury.
The groin injury kept him out of their game against Manchester United which they lost 4-1.
The Magpies have also been dealt a double injury blow with Lascelles and Merino are set to miss the Watford clash.