Newcastle United host West Ham today knowing a win is vital in their hopes of qualifying for European football next season. Defeat against the Hammers could see the Magpies slip seven points behind their opponents in the table, whilst a win would put them within a point with a game in hand over David Moyes’ side.
Newcastle will go into the game on the back of defeats in their last two outings having been beaten by both Chelsea and Manchester City before the international break. They will also have to deal with the absence of Sven Botman after it was confirmed that the Dutchman will undergo surgery to fix a knee injury and be out for a minimum of six months.
Lewis Miley has also been ruled out of the game having sustained a back injury whilst away with England Under-20’s.
Injuries to Miley and Botman sees them join Joelinton, Nick Pope and Callum Wilson as long-term absentees whilst there are still doubts surrounding the fitness of Kieran Trippier and Tino Livramento who both missed out on international duty through injury. Here, we take a look at the latest injury and suspension news from both camps ahead of Newcastle United’s clash with West Ham:
9. Tino Livramento - doubt
Livramento missed the defeat to City with an injury - one that was seemingly enough to keep him out of international duty also. He could be fit to face the Hammers but will the Magpies take a risk on him? | Getty Images
10. Callum Wilson - out
Wilson suffered a pectoral injury in the dying stages of the win over Nottingham Forest and is expected to be out of action until May after undergoing surgery on the issue. | Getty Images
11. Sven Botman - out
Botman will be out for between six and nine months after suffering a knee injury against Man City. He will undergo surgery to fix the issue. | Getty Images
12. Lewis Miley - out
Lewis Miley was injured whilst away with England Under-20's. A back injury is set to rule him out for a number of weeks. | Getty Images