Eddie Howe's team news update: Burn injury, Botman latest | OneFootball

Burn was injured in a first half challenge with Nordi Mukiele and was subsequently withdrawn and taken to hospital for treatment.

And ahead of Wednesday's Carabao Cup quarter-final against the England international's former club Fulham at St. James' Park (kick-off 8:15pm GMT), head coach Howe confirmed his side will be without the 33-year-old until the New Year.

Howe provided further team news updates in his pre-match media briefing on Tuesday morning as he previewed the last-eight clash with the Cottagers, with a third semi-final appearance in four years in the offing should the Magpies see off Marco Silva's men.

Here are some of the main talking points:

Howe on Burn's injury...

"It was a big blow for us because I think he's been excellent in recent weeks. It's a rib problem and an issue with his lungs so we wish him well and it will be around four to six weeks out."

Howe on team news ahead of the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Fulham...

"The back line is an issue for us. We don't have many injuries but we have a concentrated group of players that all play in the same position.

"With Sven (Botman), we're not entirely sure when he'll return. He's made good progress but he's not ready to play yet.

"Emil Krafth and Kieran Trippier are still out and their target date will be around the new year we think.

"Jamaal Lascelles is returning from a muscle problem. He's fit and training with the group."

Howe on whether Yoane Wissa is ready to make his first start for United...

"I'll make a decision on that (whether he's able to start) in consultation with everybody else. We'll have to see whether he can execute what we need him to."

Howe on Wednesday's visit of the Cottagers providing a "positive focus" for his side...

"The beauty of football is you get another opportunity to focus on. That's a good thing for us after Sunday.

"It's a difficult game, but it's a great opportunity for us to get to another semi-final of this competition. It's something positive to focus on."

Howe on reacting to the Wear-Tyne derby defeat at Sunderland...

"Part of my job is to remain very level. If you don't and you join the emotional rollercoaster that football brings, you can damage relationships which are hugely important.

"I have to be constructive in my feedback and criticism which I will endeavour to do because we have to be very honest with the players and they have to be honest back with us. Then we have to find a way forward and we have to find a way to get consistent results which is what we're still searching for this season."

Howe on responding after Sunday...

"I can't do that myself - it's going to be us together as a group. I understand it. All I urge the supporters to do is what they've always done since I've been here and that's support the team when they're playing.

"We have a huge group of games to come and we have the opportunity to still make this an amazing season, so while we're in that position while everything can still be positive we have to attack it with all of our efforts combined."