How often does Kieran Trippier get injured? Let’s take a look at the Newcastle United full-back Kieran Trippier injury history and updates.
Touch wood, the answer seems to be not a lot. Since he has arrived at Newcastle United, he’s only suffered from one injury and that was in the 2021-22 season. He went the whole 2022-23 season free from injury. This is great news for Newcastle and the England international team since he’s one of their most important players.
Let’s take a look at Kieran Trippier’s most notable injuries through his time at Newcastle and provide updates on his most recent injury.
Kieran Trippier injury history and updates
Kieran Trippier metatarsal fracture injury, February 2022
In a hero’s fashion, Kieran Trippier suffered an unfortunate injury in February 2022. He was subbed off in Newcastle’s game against Aston Villa after scoring a stunning free kick in the match. After the match, it was confirmed by The Guardian that an injury blow had been dealt to Newcastle as an X-ray had concluded that Trips had fractured his metatarsal bone.
"“Trippier underwent an X-ray immediately after the game and scans have shown a fracture to the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot” – Newcastle club statement (via The Guardian)"
An unfortunate injury after Trippier had impressed for the club he only signed for a month previously. Thankfully, though, Trippier would return before the end of the season. His first game back was a substitute appearance against Manchester City which the Magpies lost 5-0. The less said about that, the better.
Pat Nevin on #NUFC's Kieran Trippier:
— Magpie 24/7 (@Magpie24_7) September 21, 2023
"Wow, you’ve stopped him [Theo Hernandez] for the entirety of the game and you’ve stopped [Rafael] Leao for almost the entirety of the game.
And by the way on top of that you’ve done a lot of overlapping yourself. For Kieran Trippier I… pic.twitter.com/eqITS1xhvq