"Newcastle United have been dealt a severe blow with reports confirming that defender Tino Livramento is facing a spell of around two months on the sidelines with a significant hamstring injury. The 23-year-old was forced off just before the hour mark during the Magpies' dramatic FA Cup third-round victory over Bournemouth on Saturday. Livramento, who had looked sharp in the early stages, pulled up in discomfort after a sprint down the right flank and was immediately substituted for Lewis Hall."
"According to a report from the Daily Mail, scans have since revealed the extent of the damage, with the prognosis worse than initially feared. The injury is expected to keep the versatile full-back out of action for between six to eight weeks, adding to Eddie Howe's growing defensive headache during a pivotal stretch of the season. The loss of Livramento comes at a terrible time for Newcastle, who are already navigating a congested fixture list and a mounting injury crisis."
Tino Livramento, 23, suffered a significant hamstring injury after pulling up following a sprint down the right flank during Newcastle's FA Cup third-round win over Bournemouth. He was substituted before the hour mark for Lewis Hall. Scans revealed worse-than-feared damage, with a prognosis of six to eight weeks on the sidelines. Club medical staff are targeting a return in early March but will avoid rushing him back due to hamstring recurrence risk. The absence will see him miss the League Cup semi-final second leg, multiple Premier League fixtures in January and February, and the FA Cup Fourth Round tie. The injury exacerbates Newcastle's defensive injury problems alongside Kieran Trippier and Fabian Schar.
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