(Reuters) - Newcastle United's Brazil midfielder Joelinton is unlikely to feature in the team's final four games of the season due to a recurring knee injury, boss Eddie Howe said on Friday.

The 28-year-old missed Newcastle's 3-0 Premier League win against Ipswich Town last weekend.

"The likelihood is it'll be difficult I think, but with Joe you'll never rule him out," Howe said on Joelinton's chances of returning this season.