Newcastle United star confirms Coventry City return date - this is huge
Newcastle United captain Dan Burn has missed the opening month of the new season with an ankle injury.
Newcastle United captain Dan Burn has confirmed the plan is for him to return for the first match after the international break.
The Blyth-born defender is yet to feature for the Magpies since being named skipper after rolling his ankle in training in the build-up to the Premier League opening day draw at home to Liverpool.
Despite the 34-year-old’s absence, Matthias Jaissle’s side have made a positive start to the campaign, losing just one of their opening five league matches and collecting eight points in the process, as well as advancing into the last 16 of the Carabao Cup.
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But Burn’s return will come as a major boost, providing much-needed cover, with Fabian Schar the only back-up to Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman, who have started the season as Jaissle’s first-choice centre-back pairing.
Newcastle United captain Dan Burn issues injury update
Burn has revealed he will step up his recovery during the three-week international break, with the plan being for him to return for the Premier League visit to Coventry City on Monday, October 12.
“My recovery is coming on well, I’m not in the cast anymore so I’m walking around now and building up strength,” Burn told the club’s matchday programme ahead Saturday’s 2-1 win over Hull City.
“The international break helps so I don’t miss too many games and if all goes to plan, I can be back for that first game back after the international break.
“I can’t wait, I’m desperate to get back, and I’ll see you soon.”
Burn is one of several players Newcastle hope to welcome back after the international break, after they were without Ewen Jaouen, Amar Dedic, Tino Livramento, Anthony Elanga, Nico Gonzalez, Joelinton, Jacob Ramsey and Will Osula against Hull.