Results have picked up for Newcastle United of late, with the Toon managing to win three matches in a row against Leeds United, Everton and Aston Villa in recent weeks.
Kieran Trippier has been an integral part of how Eddie Howe's men have experienced an upturn in form, but the English right-back looks set for a spell on the sidelines.
The Magpies boss said that Trippier underwent successful surgery on Thursday, and is confident he'll play again before the end of the season.
