Newcastle United players are completely their preparation for Saturday's big Premier League game with Brentford at St James' Park. Eddie Howe's side are looking to build on their 4-1 win over Fulham last time out, and end a run of three drawn home matches.
The Magpies head coach is awaiting fitness updates of Alexander Isak and Allan Saint-Maximin, but Bruno Guimaraes and Callum Wilson both came through last weekend's action after spells out with injuries.
Here's what we noticed from the latest training pictures.
READ MORE: Picture special as Eddie Howe puts Newcastle United players through their paces ahead of Brentford
No Saint-Maximin or Isak pictured
Eddie Howe revealed after the 4-1 win at Fulham on Saturday that Allan Saint-Maximin was not risked despite returning to team training on Friday. His availability for Brentford is dependent on a 'good training week', however he has not been spotted in any of Newcastle's latest photos from the week's preparations so far.
That is the same for striker Alexander Isak, who was also said to be stepping up his involvement in training this week. Of course, that is not to say that they were not involved at all, and could merely be down to Newcastle managing the key attacking duo's workloads.
Eddie Howe will have taken confidence from the weekend that they can perform without them, and while he will want them back as soon as possible, too much too soon may only lead to another spell on the sidelines.
Joelinton back
One man whose involvement was pictured, though, is Joelinton. The Brazilian midfielder was an unused substitute in the win at Fulham as a precaution but now looks as if he is back to full fitness ahead of Brentford on Saturday - a team he scored three times against last season.
As is the environment Howe has built since arriving at St. James' Park, he may not waltz straight back into the team, despite only missing his first minutes of the season against Fulham. His replacement Sean Longstaff was on the score sheet at Craven Cottage and produced an impressive performance.
Jay Turner-Cooke involved
One of the club's main strategies over the coming years is to build an academy that is once again prolific at producing players ready for the first team. Whether that is improving the infrastructure at the club, or simply investing heavily in top young talent, it is something top of Dan Ashworth's agenda.
One youngster looking to push his way into Eddie Howe's plans is Jay Turner-Cooke, who has clearly impressed enough at youth level this season as he was involved in the training session. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder has one goal and two assists in six appearances in PL2 Division 2 so far.
Eddie Howe leading proceedings
A sight that everyone has grown familiar with is the manager Eddie Howe leading proceedings. Howe's style is clearly to be as hands on as possible while on the training field and the build-up to Brentford has been no different.
While some would expect this to be standard procedure for a manager, it has not always been the case at Newcastle in years gone by. It is always refreshing for Magpies supporters to see Howe so involved in the progression of the team - and it is showing on the pitch.
READ NEXT
- Eddie Howe's red card verdict as Newcastle boss feared for Sean Longstaff
- Eddie Howe delighted with Newcastle United 'attitude' as Magpies 'wanted it more' at Fulham
- Almiron's best this term, Longstaff dominates, NUFC player ratings
- Match report: Dominant United up to seventh after four-star display
- Newcastle owners see glimpse of future and Jack Grealish silenced - 5 things
