Newcastle United have been handed another major injury blow after the club confirmed that defender Sven Botman has been ruled-out of action for up to nine months after suffering a knee injury during their FA Cup defeat to Man City at the weekend. Botman suffered a knee injury back in September but opted against surgery and returned to the team in late-December.
However, news that he has sustained yet another injury broke on Wednesday evening and the Dutchman is expected to undergo surgery next week to repair the issue. Botman will be out of action for at least six months, with the potential that he will not return until the end of the calendar year.
A statement from the club read: 'Newcastle United defender Sven Botman will undergo surgery next week after suffering a knee injury against Manchester City.
'Following further assessment, a scan has confirmed that he sustained an injury to his ACL during Saturday's match and he is expected to return to action within six-to-nine months. The Dutch centre-back initially sustained a knee injury in September 2023 and elected for a non-surgical rehabilitation plan - a decision which saw him return to action in December.
'Everyone at Newcastle United wishes Sven a full and speedy recovery.'
Botman will join players such as Joelinton, Callum Wilson and Nick Pope as long-term absentees at the club. Whilst Pope could be back in action next month, both Joelinton and Wilson face a race against time to feature again this season.
Botman, meanwhile, will certainly miss the rest of this season and the beginning of next season as he recovers from this fresh setback. Here, we take a look at Newcastle United's current injury list and when those players currently sidelined can be expected back in action:
9. Sandro Tonali (suspended)
Tonali was handed a 10-month ban from football after breaching Italian betting regulations. This suspension will rule the midfielder out of action for the rest of the season, next summer’s European Championship and the opening weeks of next season. Has since been charged by the FA and awaits potential punishment. Expected return: 27/08/24 | Getty Images
10. Sven Botman (knee)
Botman suffered an ACL injury against Manchester City in the FA Cup and has been ruled-out of action for 'six-to-nine' months. He will undergo surgery after suffering a similar injury earlier this season. Expected return: October-December 2024 | Getty Images
11. Jamaal Lascelles (knee)
Suffered a knee injury early on in the 4-3 win over West Ham United. Later confirmed to be an ACL issue, ruling him out for a lengthy period. Expected return: October-December 2024 | AFP via Getty Images