Dan Burn reportedly suffers fractured rib and lung injury following derby challenge
Newcastle United defender Dan Burn has reportedly sustained a fractured rib and lung injury following a challenge with Sunderland’s Nordi Mukiele during Sunday’s 1-0 Premier League defeat, according to British media.
The Magpies did not immediately comment on the matter.
Burn, an England international, was taken to hospital after sustaining the injuries late in the first half, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe revealed after the match.
“He was struggling to breathe at half-time. I think it’s a real problem,” Howe told reporters.
Newcastle, currently 12th in the Premier League standings, are set to face Fulham in a League Cup quarter-final on Wednesday before returning to league action against Chelsea at St James’ Park on Saturday.
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