Newcastle defender Lewis Hall has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a foot injury.
The 20-year-old England international sustained the injury during his side’s 2-0 Premier League defeat by Liverpool in February.
He is set to “undergo surgery before a period of rehabilitation with the club’s medical team”, Newcastle said in a statement.
“Everyone at Newcastle United wishes Lewis the very best with his surgery and recovery,” the club added.
Hall has established himself as the Magpies’ first-choice left-back this season, making 27 Premier League appearances.
In November he made his England debut, coming on as a substitute during the Three Lions’ 3-0 Nations League win against Greece.
Newcastle are currently sixth in the Premier League, two points behind Chelsea in fifth and three points behind fourth-placed Manchester City.
