Howe expressed concern about the loss of another player, particularly one as significant as Burn, who has been a consistent presence on the team.

“It's unfortunate for us that we're already dealing with several absentees, and losing another key player is a significant setback,” Howe said.

Although the exact nature of the injury is unclear, it appears to be related to a rib issue.

According to reports, Burn may be sidelined for several weeks due to the injury.

However, there is a potential silver lining for Newcastle, as defender Sven Botman is nearing recovery from a back issue and could return to the team as soon as next weekend against Chelsea, potentially providing a timely replacement for Burn.