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Kieran Trippier will miss Newcastle United's upcoming games towards Chelsea and Manchester City via damage.
The star right-back limped off in the 52nd minute of Newcastle's 3-0 win over Wolves final Saturday.
Eddie Howe later confirmed that Trippier had suffered a calf damage however couldn't say how critical the difficulty was and how long he could possibly be out for.
'He felt a ache in his calf, we're hopeful it's not too dangerous,' the manager stated.
'It was good to see him walk down the touchline fairly than limp, so we'll wait and see how dangerous that's.'
Now, based on Mail Sport, scans have revealed that whereas the damage shouldn't be as critical as first feared, it is dangerous sufficient to rule the 33-year-old out until probably the top of the month.
Meaning he'll miss the trip to Stamford Bridge on Monday night time, with Newcastle aiming to move as much as seventh in the Premier League.
More worryingly for the Magpies, Trippier may even be sidelined for the FA Cup quarter-final conflict towards holders Manchester City subsequent Saturday evening.
The damage means he's additionally now a doubt for England March friendlies towards Belgium and Brazil.
Trippier is predicted to be within the Three Lions squad for Euro 2024, so missing these video games will come as an enormous blow for Gareth Southgate's preparations, especially with fellow right-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Reece James also out injured.
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On the very least, he is anticipated to be back after the worldwide break for Newcastle's recreation towards West Ham on 31st March.
Southgate will identify his March squad next Thursday.
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