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Newcastle's Sven Botman Out Eight Weeks After Surgery

3/8/2025

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Newcastle United faces a tough blow as defender Sven Botman is set to be sidelined for around eight weeks due to a knee injury that requires surgery. The 25-year-old has struggled this season, featuring in just five matches after a prior injury. Manager Eddie Howe revealed Botman's discomfort before the Brighton match prompted the urgent need for the procedure.

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Newcastle United faces a tough blow as defender Sven Botman is set to be sidelined for around eight weeks due to a knee injury that requires surgery. The 25-year-old has struggled this season, featuring in just five matches after a prior injury. Manager Eddie Howe revealed Botman's discomfort before the Brighton match prompted the urgent need for the procedure.