Strikers Diafra Sakho and Enner Valencia had mixed results from their scans following injury setbacks against Stoke at the weekend.
Boss Sam Allardyce had struck a gloomy note ahead of the medical claiming that Sakho could be ruled out for the season.
But Head of Medical sports science Stijn Vandenbroucke reported to the official website: “After undergoing a scan on Monday, Sakho has been diagnosed with a thigh strain and will now commence rehabilitation with a view to returning to action before the end of the season.”
The news on Valencia, who picked up a foot injury when accidentally trodden on by a Stoke player, seems more optimistic.
Vandenbroucke said he will continue to be assessed ahead of Sunday’s trip to Manchester City.