Newcastle United star in line for Nottingham Forest recall ahead of emotional farewell
Kieran Trippier could return to Newcastle United’s starting XI for their Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Kieran Trippier is in line for a return to Newcastle United’s starting XI as he enters the final weeks of his St James’ Park career.
Trippier announced last month that he would be leaving the club after four-and-a-half years when his contract expires on June 30.
The 35-year-old joined from Atletico Madrid in January 2022 and has gone on to make over 150 appearances, twice helping the Magpies qualify for the Champions League whilst also ending their 56-year trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup last year.
Kieran Trippier in line for Newcastle United recall
Trippier hasn’t started a game since announcing his decision to leave but injuries to Tino Livramento and Lewis Miley could see him earn a recall for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest.
Miley has started the last two games at right-back after Livramento picked up a fresh injury. Whilst there is still some hope that Livramento can play some kind of part before the World Cup, Miley’s campaign is over after fracturing his fibula earlier this week.
The 20-year-old sustained the injury to his lower right leg during training on Tuesday. He travelled to see a specialist consultant on Wednesday and is expected to be back available for the start of pre-season.
Kieran Trippier ready for Newcastle United goodbye
As Trippier prepares to bid an emotional farewell, the 54-capped England international has already insisted that there will be no distractions should he get the nod this weekend and the final two games after.
Newcastle head to the City Ground 13th in the Premier League table, needing three wins from their remaining three matches to give themselves a chance of securing European qualification.
“You’ll get 100% from me,” Trippier said recently. “I'm really attached to Newcastle. It's going to be really sad after the Fulham game but of course I'm going to follow the club, follow the manager, and I can come back whenever I can to watch the games and support the lads.
“I just hope this club can push even further and win more silverware.”
Howe, meanwhile, has never doubted Trippier’s professionalism: “He's been a model of consistency, behind the scenes that will to win. He's been a really good leader, he deserves all the plaudits and we hope he finishes the season on a high.”