Newcastle captain Dan Burn expected to miss start of season with ankle injury

Newcastle United’s Dan Burn, who was just lately appointed membership captain, is expected to miss the start of Newcastle United’s season in an early blow to Matthias Jaissle’s remoulded group.

Burn, the England worldwide, rolled his ankle in coaching, leaving new head coach Jaissle with a scarcity of senior management as he navigates his first-ever Premier League marketing campaign.

Newcastle tackle Liverpool of their opening match at 4.30pm (BST) on Sunday and with vice-captain Joelinton additionally absent with a muscular downside, Malick Thiaw might deputise as skipper, having worn the armband on a number of events all through pre-season. He is probably going to be partnered by Sven Botman on the coronary heart of Newcastle’s defence.

Following the Liverpool match, Jaissle shall be requested in regards to the severity of Burn’s injury, although the early indications are that it isn’t severe and he’ll solely be out for a number of weeks.

Previous captain Bruno Guimaraes joined Arsenal earlier this month, whereas Kieran Trippier, one other senior determine inside the dressing room, left in June as soon as his contract expired, subsequently becoming a member of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, two different skilled Premier League operators, have been bought to Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur respectively.

Jaissle already needs a central midfielder available in the market, with Manchester City’s Nico Gonzalez a key goal, and in addition an attacking midfielder. Whether he seeks additional defensive reinforcements stays to be seen and should depend on Burn’s prognosis.