Dan Burn
Newcastle United defender Dan Burn (33) is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a fractured rib and damage to his lung, manager Eddie Howe confirmed following Sunday’s match. Burn was forced off after a heavy challenge and was later taken to hospital for further assessment.
The injury is expected to keep the experienced center-back out for around four to six weeks (Source: Craig Hope, Daily Mail).
Update Friday 16 January 2026
🎙️|Eddie Howe: “Dan is improving, he's running, which is a really good thing. His fitness will be OK, it will just be managing the pain of his injury.” (Source: Newcastle United)
Update Friday 23 January 2026
🎙️|Eddie Howe: ¨Possibly [for Sunday], I think. He is out with the players today, possibly the first day where he's training fully with the group, taking contact, and that will be the key for him. But he's desperate to get back involved, so that's a great sign.¨ (Source: Newcastle United)
🚨 Eddie Howe confirms Dan Burn has suffered rib & lung injury & will be out 4-6 weeks
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) December 16, 2025
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