Dan Burn
33-Year-Old
Newcastle United
Premier
OUT
Injury Ribs
Est. Return 1/25/2026
Back on grass, still weeks away
Burn (ribs) is back on the grass running but is still a few weeks away from making his return, coach Eddie Howe said in a press conference, according to Scott Wilson from The Northern Echo. "With Dan, he's back on the grass running, so that's positive steps. But he's still a few weeks away, I'd say."
ANALYSIS
Burn was spotted running on grass in recent days as part of his rehabilitation process following the fractured rib he suffered against Sunderland in mid December, but the defender is still weeks away from making his return to competition. A return before the end of the month is still possible, and he will likely resume his starting role once deemed fit to feature. Until then, Malick Thiaw is expected to take on a larger role in central defense, with Fabian Schar (ankle) likely out for months, even though Lewis Miley also featured in that spot against Leeds United and could get another chance in a more central role.
Burn was spotted running on grass in recent days as part of his rehabilitation process following the fractured rib he suffered against Sunderland in mid December, but the defender is still weeks away from making his return to competition. A return before the end of the month is still possible, and he will likely resume his starting role once deemed fit to feature. Until then, Malick Thiaw is expected to take on a larger role in central defense, with Fabian Schar (ankle) likely out for months, even though Lewis Miley also featured in that spot against Leeds United and could get another chance in a more central role.
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Suffers fractured rib
Burn suffered a fractured rib and damaged his lung and will miss four to six weeks, coach Eddie Howe confirmed in the press conference. "It was a big blow for us because I think he's been excellent in recent weeks. It's a rib problem and an issue with his lungs so we wish him well and it will be around four to six weeks out."
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Taken to hospital for injury
Burn was forced off in the 41st minute of Sunday's match against Sunderland due to a rib injury and has been taken to the hospital, according to Keith Downie of Sky Sports.
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Supplies assist in win
Burn assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Everton.
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Back from suspension
Burn is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.
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Earns second yellow
Burn was sent off in the 73rd minute of Sunday's match against Brentford.
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Set for new deal?
Newcastle are interested in extending Burn's contract, according to Football Insider.
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Newcastle United are preparing to offer the 30-year-old English defender a new contract. Burn has played in each of Newcastle's 23 matches this season in the Premier League.
Newcastle United are preparing to offer the 30-year-old English defender a new contract. Burn has played in each of Newcastle's 23 matches this season in the Premier League.