Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley & Fabian Schar: Newcastle United injury list & expected return dates (cloned)
Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley & Fabian Schar: Newcastle United injury list & expected return dates
Newcastle United return to action this Sunday when they visit Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
The Magpies endured their most painful week of the campaign leading up to the international break after losing heavily to Barcelona in the Champions League before suffering a late defeat to Tyne-Wear rivals Sunderland at St James’ Park.
But what is gone is gone, and Eddie Howe will hope his side can channel their disappointment and use it to have a strong end to the season and secure some form of European qualification.
And ahead of the trip to Selhurst, United could be boosted by the return of key senior stars. Here is Newcastle United’s injury list and expected return dates:
Sven Botman
Botman has undergone surgery after sustaining a facial injury during the 2-1 Tyne-Wear derby defeat to Sunderland.
What’s been said?
“Newcastle United defender Sven Botman has undergone successful surgery on a facial fracture,” a club statement read. “Following concussion protocol, the Dutchman was substituted after suffering the injury during the second half of Sunday's game against Sunderland at St. James' Park.
“Sven is not expected to be sidelined for an extended period and hopes to be available again during the closing weeks of the season. Everybody at the club wishes Sven a swift recovery.”
Expected return date
West Ham United (H), 17/05.
Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes hasn’t featured since the 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur in February due to a hamstring injury. The Brazilian began his rehabilitation in his homeland before returning to Tyneside post international break.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
Howe confirmed the Brazilian would be cheering his teammates on in Barcelona, but won’t be back playing until after the upcoming international break.
Howe said: “He's back on Monday. I think his plan, typical Bruno, he wants to come to Barcelona and support the team. We hope that he won't be too far away once he's back with us. We'll obviously have to assess him.
“I know he's been working incredibly hard on his rehab with the Brazilian national team physios and doctors, so I think he'll be in a good place.
“He's such a big player. So I'd love to think by the time the international break has ended he'll be back, fit and available.”
Expected return date
Crystal Palace (A) 11/04.
Lewis Miley
Miley hasn’t played since the 1-1 draw away to Paris Saint-Germain on January 28. Initially, the midfielder was thought to have suffered a dead leg but further assessment revealed muscle damage.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
Speaking on Friday, Howe said: “Yeah, we were hoping that he'd be fit for that [Barcelona] game and I don't actually know if that's deviated at all. I mean, he's not training with the group currently.
“He's on the grass now running again and working incredibly hard but all the feedback I've had from the medical team is that we just have to be careful with this injury.
“We don't want it to turn into something a lot more serious, so, it's gone on longer than anyone had hoped but the main thing is that he comes back fit.”
Expected return dates
Crystal Palace (A) 11/04.
Fabian Schar
Schar has been sidelined since the 4-3 victory over Leeds United on January 7 after being forced to undergo ankle surgery.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
Howe said: “He had a successful surgery yesterday, which is great news. Everything went according to plan. I think, difficult to give a definitive [date] but roughly around three months, I think, will be the diagnosis that we'll work towards if it's any quicker than great.
“But I think we need to give Fabian now the time to recover, it's quite a serious injury.”
Expected return dates
Crystal Palace (A) 11/04.
Emil Krafth
Krafth picked up a knee injury on international duty with Sweden in November and after months of struggling to recover, he has recently undergone knee surgery.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
Howe said: “Emil's had an operation on his knee so I think in all likelihood it looks like the season is over, which is a real blow for us.
“He first suffered the problem on international duty. We hoped that he could come back and be OK, but it was clear in training recently that he wasn't going to get to the level needed and that he needed a surgical intervention.”
Expected return date
2026-27.