Newcastle dealt blow as Trippier suffers foot injury

Last updated Feb 14, 2022

Newcastle has confirmed that Kieran Trippier suffered a broken foot in their win against Aston Villa at St James’ Park.

A club statement read: “The 31-year-old scored the game’s only goal at St. James’ Park to help the Magpies to a third successive Premier League win, but had to be substituted early in the second half after sustaining a foot injury.

The England international showed off his deadly set-piece ability again against Villa but was unable to finish the match

🤕 Kieran Trippier is set to be sidelined for #NUFC‘s upcoming fixtures after fracturing a bone in his foot during yesterday’s win over Aston Villa.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, @trippier2.

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— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) February 14, 2022

Newcastle moved four points clear of the relegation zone with a crucial 1-0 home victory over Villa on Sunday.

Trippier was the match-winner as he fired home an unstoppable 35th-minute free-kick, but he was forced off early in the second half due to a foot injury.

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