However the Egyptian has also come down with flu, and his appearances against Stoke and Arsenal have not helped that situation.
His personal advisor, Mohamed Saied said: "He played with flu against Stoke and Arsenal, he is also complaining from an old calf injury. Furthermore, he received a knock to his ribs during the Arsenal match."
Emile Heskey meanwhile has been rated at 50/50 following the hamstring injury that forced him out of the Stoke game.
The England international also missed the midweek cup game with Arsenal.
Kirkland meanwhile has been suffering with a long stadning back complaint. The injury was aggrivated on the journey to the Emirates, and the drive up to Newcaslte is unlikely to help the situation.
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