Eddie Howe does not know if Kieran Trippier will play again this season - but the Newcastle boss insists one player does not make a team.
The £12million January signing has undergone surgery on the broken foot he suffered during Sunday's 1-0 win over Aston Villa and faces an extended spell on the sidelines.
Trippier has been outstanding in the four matches he has played, scoring twice from right back with Newcastle collecting 10 points to climb four clear of the bottom three.
His injury has been met with devastation by supporters, who, like team-mates, have taken an instant shine to the England star.