The Dutch prospect has recently been under the watchful eye of manager Eddie Howe, who has been closely monitoring Sven Botman condition following an unfortunate injury, with his injury update now out
The injury occurred during the recent clash against Liverpool, where Botman was forced to limp off the field. Fortunately, the club acted promptly, subjecting the player to a crucial ankle scan to determine the gravity of the situation.
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Sven Botman, 23, was absent for their match against Brighton resulting in a 3-1 defeat which could bring in several changes to accommodate Botman’s injury.
While Botman’s return date is uncertain, Howe emphasized that the decision would be based on the player’s fitness and the level of risk involved as he could be out for weeks with Dan Burn becoming one of the key figures to replace him for the time being.
🚨🚨Injury Update🚨🚨#NewcastleUnited Defender Sven Botman 🇳🇱🤖 was seen limping off the pitch following Newcastle’s 2-1 to Liverpool
Eddie Howe-“Botman will undergo further scans this week to determine the full extent of the damage but the issue is unlikely to sideline him‼️ pic.twitter.com/TGfZrjMfxL
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Newcastle manager, Eddie Howe, provided an update during a press conference, revealing that the scan results were not entirely reassuring. He acknowledged the presence of an injury but maintained a cautious optimism, stating, “There is definitely an injury there but actually it presents ok, it’s not too bad although swollen.”
As for Botman, his absence from the Netherlands squad selection for Euro qualifiers in September suggests that his injury has also affected his international commitments as Botman, along with several other players, was sidelined due to injury.
While Eddie Howe offered hope by mentioning Botman’s light jogging, it remains doubtful how soon he will be up and running to regain his momentum as witnessed last season.
Newcastle United has been feeling the impact of Botman’s absence. The team’s recent Premier League performance has seen them lose two consecutive matches following an impressive 5-1 opening-day victory against Aston Villa. Last season, they finished fourth in the league, securing a coveted spot in the Champions League.
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Speaking of the Champions League, the recent draw placed Newcastle United in Group F alongside heavyweights such as Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, and AC Milan. This challenging draw adds to the importance of having key players like Botman in peak condition.
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