Fabricio Coloccini and Steven Taylor have dealt Newcastle United a double injury blow.
The Mirror says Newcastle have suffered a defensive injury crisis ahead of a critical month for manager Alan Pardew.
Central defensive duo Coloccini and Taylor are both expected to be out for up to four weeks after suffering injuries during the current international break.
Coloccini has suffered a muscle tear and Taylor is believed to be nursing a knee injury.
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