Newcastle United have been warned a long-term injury setback for January signing Kieran Trippier could prove 'disastrous' for their season.
That is the view of former Magpies midfielder Jermaine Jenas, who believes the England international has already proven himself 'important' in the club's bid for Premier League survival.
Eddie Howe named Trippier as captain in the absence of Jamaal Lascelles for Sunday's victory over Aston Villa, with the full-back scoring a free-kick for the second match in a row to seal a narrow 1-0 win.