Dan Burn Injury update: Newcastle defender suffers broken rib, damaged lung in Sunderland clash – reports

Newcastle United defender Dan Burn has suffered a broken rib and damaged lung after a challenge with Sunderland’s Nordi Mukiele in Sunday’s 1-0 defeat in the Premier League, British media report.

Newcastle did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

England international Burn was taken to hospital after sustaining the injuries late in the first half, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said after the match.

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«He had trouble breathing at half-time. I think it’s a real problem,» Howe had told reporters.

Newcastle, 12th in the standings, host Fulham in the League Cup quarter-final on Wednesday before continuing their English top-flight season at home to Chelsea on Saturday.

Published on December 15, 2025