Burn Named Newcastle Captain Despite Ankle Injury Layoff

Newcastle have given Dan Burn a leadership role even as his playing future at the club looks uncertain.

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What happened. Dan Burn was named Newcastle United's new club captain before the start of the season. The 34-year-old defender is currently sidelined with an ankle injury and has not featured yet this season.

• Burn's influence at Newcastle could increasingly come from off the pitch.
• He was handed the captaincy despite an uncertain future on the pitch.
• The defender has yet to make an appearance this season due to the ankle problem.

Burn's captaincy signals his leadership value to Newcastle even while his on-pitch role remains unclear.

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