Eddie Howe confirms Harvey Barnes injury lay-off | OneFootball

Eddie Howe has confirmed Newcastle expect to be without Harvey Barnes for up to three months.

The England international limped out of last weekend’s 8-0 thrashing of Sheffield United with a foot injury.

But Howe revealed the extent of Barnes’ setback on Friday ahead of the Magpies’ clash with his hometown club Burnley.

“We think he’ll be out for three months,” said Howe.

“No surgery required, which is good news but he’s in a [protective] boot. It’s an injury underneath his toe and he’s starting his recovery.

“I think he’ll be sedated for a period of time as he has to rest the toe to give it every chance to recover and then build him up slowly, which is why it’s three months.

“It’s come at a shocking time for Harvey. He was beginning to find his rhythm. With so many games coming up, it’s a huge blow to lose any player.

“We have to deal with it, accept it and we wish him a speedy recovery.”

Barnes had made seven appearances for Newcastle since sealing a reported £38m move from Leicester City this summer.