Newcastle United will be without Steven Taylor for the remainder of the campaign after he suffered a fresh Achilles injury.
The 28-year old centre-back sustained a serious problem in Thursday's 3-3 draw with Burnley at St James' Park and will now undergo surgery in order to fix the issue.
Taylor, who had made 10 league appearances this season, was confident that his experiences from his last time on the sidelines with Achilles troubles will assist him to get back to top form and fitness upon his return.
"Gutted to say I'm going to be out for the season. I ruptured my Achilles in the last game. Thankfully it wasn't the one I did a few years ago," Taylor told Sky Sports News HQ.
"I'll have an operation on it on Wednesday but won't make it back now for the rest of this season. I know what to do in the rehab from last time and will come back fitter and stronger than before."
