NEWCASTLE boss Rafael Benitez faces the prospect of reshuffling his pack for the visit of Cherries after losing three key men to injury.

Last weekend's win against Watford came at a cost with skipper Jamaal Lascelles, midfielder Jonjo Shelvey and striker Yoshinori Muto limping off.

None of the trio are likely to be fit for Cherries' arrival with Lascelles back in light training after a shoulder problem and Shelvey and Muto yet to return as a result of calf strains.

That could mean further chances for Fabian Schar, Ki Sung-yueng and Ayoze Perez, who replaced them to good effect against the Hornets.

Benitez said: "I gave credit to them after the game. I was telling them they have to keep pushing and then I'll be in a position where I have to decide who can play.

"The contribution of the three players was crucial to us, not just how they played, but also their approach and intensity."

Newcastle have lost to Cherries on each of the Dorset club's past two trips to the north east and Benitez is well aware of the threat they pose.

He said: "They are doing really well. They are in a good position in the table and playing with confidence. That gives their striker a situation where they can score a lot of goals."