The Premier League season is quickly drawing to a close with Turf Moor hosting a match that could have huge ramifications at both ends of the table on Saturday afternoon. For Newcastle, their clash with Burnley offers them another opportunity to strengthen their claim for a European spot.
For the hosts, however, time and games are running out for them to escape the Premier League’s relegation zone. Vincent Kompany’s side have enjoyed a revival of late, but with just three games of the season left to play, defeat this weekend could prove catastrophic for their hopes of being a Premier League team next season.
Kompany will certainly be without five players this weekend whilst Eddie Howe still has a number of injuries to contend with - although the situation is slowly improving game by game. Here, we take a look at the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Newcastle United’s clash with Burnley on Saturday:
Kompany will certainly be without five players this weekend whilst Eddie Howe still has a number of injuries to contend with - although the situation is slowly improving game by game. Here, we take a look at the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Newcastle United’s clash with Burnley on Saturday:
13. Lewis Miley - out
Miley was injured on England Under-20’s duty and Howe has confirmed that he will not feature again this season. Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images
14. Jamaal Lascelles - out
Lascelles suffered a rupture to his ACL during the win over West Ham and has been ruled-out of action for between six and nine months.
15. Miguel Almiron - doubt
Almiron hasn’t featured since the win over West Ham in March. He has trained with the first-team this week and could make his return to the matchday squad. Photo: George Wood
16. Fabian Schar - out
Schar was substituted at half-time of last weekend’s win over the Blades with a minor hamstring injury. He has started every single league game so far this season but Howe revealed he may not play again this season.