£55m Newcastle United injury blow as 6 ruled-out until 2026 - plus major doubts v Burnley
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Newcastle United latest news: Eddie Howe’s injury list has grown following their clash with Manchester United on Boxing Day.
Newcastle United’s injury crisis has continued to grow following news that Anthony Elanga has joined those sidelined through injury.
Elanga missed the trip to Old Trafford on Friday night and is now one of a number of players that Eddie Howe will be sweating over the fitness of ahead of their clash against Burnley at Turf Moor. The Magpies are searching for just their second Premier League away win of the season against Scott Parker’s side - but will have to do that without a plethora of first-team players.
Here, we take a look at the latest injury news affecting Newcastle United and when those sidelined players are expected back in action.
Newcastle United injury news
Nick Pope
Pope returned to the matchday squad on Boxing Day, but was an unused substitute at Old Trafford. Howe has urged caution on rushing him back into action too quickly, although he may be fit to face Burnley.
Estimated return date = Burnley (a) - 30/12/25
Will Osula
Osula is still nursing an ankle injury, one that has kept him out for almost two months. He is closing in on a return, with Howe revealing that Osula is one of a number of players that could be back around the new year.
Estimated return date = Leeds United (h) - 07/01/26
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Sven Botman
Howe is hopeful that Botman will be available for selection in the coming weeks. The trip to Turf Moor, though, may come too soon for the Dutchman.
Estimated return date = Crystal Palace (h) - 04/01/26
Emil Krafth
Krafth hasn’t featured for Newcastle United since playing 45 minutes against West Ham at the beginning of last month. His absence is a big blow as a full-blown defensive ‘injury crisis’ is beginning to form. The Swedish international should hopefully be back around the new year.
Estimated return date = Crystal Palace (h) - 04/01/26
Kieran Trippier
Again, Trippier is among the group of players that Howe believes will return in the new year. The former Spurs man has been a huge miss in recent weeks.
Estimated return date = Crystal Palace (h) - 04/01/26
Dan Burn
Burn suffered a rib injury during the defeat to Sunderland and was taken to hospital after struggling to breathe following the collision with Nordi Mukiele. Howe revealed that Burn would miss around 4-6 weeks, putting his estimated return date well into January.
Estimated return date = Wolves (h) - 18/01/26
Tino Livramento
It was feared that Livramento had suffered a serious injury when he limped off the pitch against Fulham earlier this month. However, a fresh update from Howe last week hinted that there was ‘good news’ coming for the defender and that he may not be out for too long.
Estimated return date = Leeds United (h) - 07/01/26
Anthony Elanga
Elanga missed the game against his former club on Friday night having sustained a knock during their draw with Chelsea six days prior: “He took a knock against Chelsea,” Howe said when asked about the winger. “We don’t think it’s too serious and we hope to have him back pretty quickly.”
Estimated return date = Crystal Palace (h) - 04/01/26