Kieran Trippier is sidelined with a calf injury (Shutterstock)
Eddie Howe has confirmed that Kieran Trippier will miss at least two games for Newcastle United due to a calf injury.
Trippier was forced off in the second half of Newcastle’s 3-0 win against Wolves at St James’ Park last Saturday.
Newcastle play away to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Monday before their FA Cup quarter-final tie at Manchester City on March 16.
Howe believes Trippier will not be fit for either match and is hopeful that the 33-year-old will return for Newcastle’s Premier League clash at home to West Ham on March 30.
When asked about the extent of Trippier’s injury, Howe said during his press conference on Friday: ‘Kieran is not too bad, it’s a minor injury but the scan showed enough to probably keep him out of the next two matches.
Kieran Trippier was forced off during Newcastle’s win over Wolves last Saturday (Getty)
‘We hope he’ll be back after the international break but that’s not guaranteed.
‘I think there’s every chance he’ll come to both away games. He’s very keen to stay with the group and not become detached. That’s testament to his leadership.’
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Speaking before his scan results this week, Trippier said: ‘I just felt something in my calf and I don’t want to take any risks or anything.
‘I had a good chat with the manager but I won’t know anything until [Monday]. My calf is feeling good but you know scan results can say anything, but most importantly I’m feeling positive.
‘My calf is feeling good now but we’ll see what the medical staff say.’
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