Tim Krul is facing a month on the sidelines

Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul is facing a month on the sidelines with his ankle injury.



The 24-year-old Holland international visited a specialist earlier this week after picking up the problem in the Europa League match against Metalist Kharkiv.



Manager Alan Pardew said: "His ankle is still a little bit swollen. We think he will be out for a maximum four weeks, five weeks, but we are hoping for less than that."



With veteran Steve Harper also injured, Rob Elliot was handed his Premier League debut in the 4-2 win over Southampton, and he will continue in goal at Swansea this weekend.



Fabricio Coloccini, though, is a major doubt for the trip to south Wales with a back injury he picked up against Southampton.



Pardew said: "I think he's doubtful but there's a chance he could play."