Newcastle United have confirmed that Ryan Taylor will be out for at least a few months after sustaining a knee injury.
The versatile 28-year old has been ruled out for 'several months' following the injury he suffered when he landed awkwardly in a tackle in the Europa League qualifier with Greek club Atromitos on Thursday night.
Newcastle's official website read: "Taylor underwent a scan on Friday afternoon, of which the results showed he has sustained a serious injury which will see him sidelined for months rather than weeks.
"Everyone at Club wishes the popular player well in his recovery from the injury."
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