Newcastle United have added another player to their list of serious injuries- Sven Botman. He’s done for the season, and more, with an ACL tear.
“Sven will undergo surgery next week after suffering a knee injury vs Man City. A scan has confirmed that he sustained an injury to his ACL, and he is expected to return within 6-9 months,” the club said.
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With that timeline, Botman is out until 2025; at least. Yikes! Meanwhile Nick Pope (shoulder) is out until the middle of next month and Sandro Tonali is suspended until the start of next season. Elsewhere Lewis Miley (lower back), Callum Wilson (chest) and Joelinton (thigh) are all out until some point in May.
The news is better for Valentino Livramento (ankle), Harvey Barnes (thigh) and Kieran Trippier (calf).
While all three are doubts for Saturday, the trio all still stand a fighting chance of making the squad, and potentially being available for selection.
Trippier will be especially key, as the original target/goal for his return was the West Ham clash.
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