Eddie Howe has insisted that Kieran Trippier will play again this season after a successful foot operation this week.
The England full-back was taken off in the 1-0 win over Aston Villa and will miss the first of a series of matches for Newcastle United.
However, Howe is expecting him to play a part on the field again this term and says he will be a major influence behind the scenes at the training ground as he gets over his rehab.