Kieran Trippier Injury: Aiming end of year return

Trippier (hamstring) is still out and his return date will be around the new year, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "Kieran is still out and his target date will be around the new year we think."

Trippier is still in the rehabilitation of his hamstring injury and will likely miss the next two weeks before returning to the match squad, since his return date will be around the new year, according to coach Eddie Howe. Trippier is expected to be aiming the clash against Crystal Palace on Jan. 4 to return, and will likely gradually build his fitness back before competing with Valentino Livramento for a starting spot in the backline of the Magpies.