Newcastle United's season has gone from bad to worse with news that Tim Krul is set to miss the rest of the season.

The goalkeeper sustained a cruciate ligament injury in his knee while playing for Holland in Euro2016 qualifying against Kazakhstan on Saturday.

27-year-old Krul was subbed off late in the 2-1 win and after being assessed by the Dutch national team's medical staff, it has been revealed that he is now expected to spend several months on the sidelines.

A statement on Newcastle's official website read: "Tim Krul has been ruled out for the rest of the 2015/16 Premier League season with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

"The Dutch international had to be withdrawn after 81 minutes of the Netherlands' European Championships qualification match at Kazakhstan's Astana Arena on Saturday evening.

"Scans have since determined the severity of the injury. Krul will now return to Tyneside for further treatment and rehabilitation.

"Everyone at the club wishes him a speedy recovery. Following Krul's injury, Freddie Woodman has been recalled from his loan spell at Crawley Town."