EXCLUSIVE: Kieran Trippier has BROKEN his foot and faces a significant spell out in a major blow to resurgent Newcastle's Premier League survival bid - but he IS expected to play again this season
- Kieran Trippier looks set for a significant spell on the sidelines with a broken foot
- The January signing was forced off the pitch during their win against Aston Villa
- Trippier scored the only goal of the game to earn the Magpies another big win
Kieran Trippier has broken his foot and faces a significant spell on the sidelines in what is a huge blow to resurgent Newcastle - but there is hope he will be back before the end of the season.
Sportsmail understands that scans have revealed the damage Eddie Howe feared after the right back was forced off during the second half of Sunday’s 1-0 win over Aston Villa.
Trippier had earlier scored what proved to be the winning goal from a free-kick, his second of the week following his late strike in the 3-1 victory against Everton.
![Newcastle United's Kieran Trippier has broken his foot and faces a spell on the sidelines](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/02/14/10/54171767-10510591-image-a-28_1644835483607.jpg)
Newcastle United's Kieran Trippier has broken his foot and faces a spell on the sidelines
![The England international was forced off in the Magpies' 1-0 victory over Aston Villa](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/02/14/10/54171771-10510591-image-a-29_1644835489819.jpg)
The England international was forced off in the Magpies' 1-0 victory over Aston Villa
The 31-year-old now faces surgery on his left foot, in which he has broken the fifth metatarsal.
The loss of the England star is a major setback for Howe, who had seen his January signing lead the team’s revival.
Newcastle are unbeaten in four matches with Trippier in the team and have collected 10 points along the way, lifting them four clear of danger.
![Newcastle are unbeaten in four matches with Trippier (right) in the team, which has lifted them out of the relegation zone](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/02/14/12/54171773-10510591-image-a-1_1644841658589.jpg)
Newcastle are unbeaten in four matches with Trippier (right) in the team, which has lifted them out of the relegation zone
Javier Manquillo would be the likely deputy but there were fears he suffered suspected ankle ligament damage against Villa.
However, while further results are awaited, we understand there is hope that the Spaniard’s injury is not serious.
Emil Krafth and Jacob Murphy are alternative options at right back.
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