Newcastle United's centre-back Sven Botman is set to miss approximately eight weeks due to a new knee injury that necessitates surgery. The 25-year-old Dutch international recently returned from a significant anterior cruciate ligament injury, only to face another setback. Manager Eddie Howe revealed that Botman was close to returning for a match against Brighton but experienced discomfort again, leading to the decision for an operation. This injury adds to Newcastle's challenges as they prepare for the Carabao Cup final, missing other key players as well.
Manager Eddie Howe confirmed that Sven Botman will be sidelined for about eight weeks due to another knee injury, requiring an operation.
Botman, who has only made five appearances this season, now faces another extended absence following a previous knee injury that kept him out for 10 months.
Eddie Howe expressed disappointment over Botman's setback, noting that the defender was 'very close to the Brighton game' before experiencing discomfort again.
Along with Botman, Newcastle will be without other key players Lewis Hall and Anthony Gordon for the upcoming Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.
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