Kieran Trippier suffers broken foot, could undergo surgery, after scoring in Newcastle's win over Aston Villa

Newcastle United have suffered a big injury blow with the news that Kieran Trippier has fractured a bone in his foot. Trippier has quickly established himself as a key player after joining from Atletico Madrid in the January transfer window. Ad/> The right-back has scored free-kicks in the last two games as Newcastle have won three in a row to start to pull clear of the relegation zone.

Premier LeagueGerrard: We could get dragged into a relegation battle playing like this17 HOURS AGO He was substituted in the second half of the 1-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday after scoring the winner and is now set for a spell on the sidelines. A statement from the club said: “Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier is set to be sidelined for the club's upcoming fixtures after fracturing a bone in his foot during Sunday's 1-0 victory over Aston Villa. “Trippier underwent an X-ray immediately after the game and scans have shown a fracture to the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot.

Azpilicueta reveals penalty mind games in CWC final Howe celebrates 'beauty' in win over Aston Villa “Everyone at the club wishes Kieran a speedy recovery.” The Athletic reports the 31-year-old will undergo surgery this week in a bid to return as quickly as possible. Newcastle have not won three league games in a row since Rafa Benitez was in charge in 2018. Former Newcastle and Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas said on Sunday that it would be “disastrous” if Trippier’s injury is serious.