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title: "Newcastle United: Dominic Scurr on Kieran Trippier injury news"
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author: "Adam Clancy"
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published: "2022-03-24T19:35:57Z"
modified: "2022-03-24T19:35:57Z"
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# Newcastle United: Dominic Scurr on Kieran Trippier injury news

**Newcastle United journalist Dominic Scurr has given his reaction to some injury news that has now emerged involving Kieran Trippier.**

### The Lowdown: Gym work

Trippier recently posted a video of himself on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ktrippier2/), in which he is sitting on an exercise bike, wearing no protective boot.

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He [captioned](https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1506596491447742474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1506596491447742474%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-1929360111607684339.ampproject.net%2F2203101844000%2Fframe.html) it: ‘Stepping training up, can’t wait to be back!’

The right-back has also revealed that he is making ‘[really good progress](https://twitter.com/DomScurr/status/1506923976685240320)‘ since joining up with the squad in Dubai, suggesting that he could now return perhaps earlier than first thought.

### The Latest: Scurr reacts

Taking to Twitter, The Shields Gazette journalist [Scurr](https://twitter.com/DomScurr/status/1506602075354021893) has now given his reaction to Trippier’s progress, claiming that the fact that he is closing on a return is a ‘huge boost’ for the St. James’ Park faithful:

*“Great to see Kieran Trippier stepping up his recovery back in the gym without a protective boot.*

*“Hasn’t been as big a miss for NUFC as expected but the fact he’s closing in on a return is a huge boost.*

*“Set to be back in contention next month.”*

### The Verdict: Big boost

The fact that Trippier could return to action as early as next month is a big boost for Eddie Howe and his side, as there were initially [fears](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/newcastle-united-ben-dinnery-kieran-trippier-latest-injury-news-updates/) that he may not even play again this season following his injury.

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The former Tottenham Hotspur defender is currently ranking as their [best player](https://www.whoscored.com/teams/23/show/england-newcastle-united) in the Premier League this term, while he has averaged more tackles, interceptions and crosses per game than any of his teammates so far ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/teams/23/show/england-newcastle-united)).

Nonetheless, if the North East club are to make sure of their safety, then Trippier simply has to be in the team come next month’s fixtures.

[***In other news, find out what ‘big’ NUFC update Liam Kennedy has now reacted to here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/dylan-stephenson-contract-premier-league/)