Livramento, 23, received medical attention on the pitch at St James' Park on Wednesday before being replaced in the 76th minute.

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Burn suffered a rib injury during Sunday’s defeat to Sunderland and was taken to hospital after struggling to breathe following the collision with Nordi Mukiele. Howe revealed this week that Burn would miss around 4-6 weeks, putting his estimated return date well into January.

According to iNews, Chelsea have made the first move for teenage midfielder Kees, yet the report still puts Newcastle United close behind as January approaches and interest builds across the Premier

Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture against Newcastle United.

Chelsea chances of beating Newcastle boosted as key defender ruled out for weeks - Eddie Howe facing defensive injury crisis ahead of Blues’ visit

Chelsea are emerging as the frontrunners to sign AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit and have made contact with his camp according to reports.With the January window fast approaching, transfer rumours

Newcastle are in an awkward position where they're on the cusp of breaking into the Premier League's elite. If they're to do that though, they need to find a way of competing with the typical big guns in Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea.