Emil Krafth
31-Year-Old
Newcastle United
Premier
OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 5/24/2026
Season likely over
Krafth (knee) has had an operation and is likely out for the rest of the season, according to manager Eddie Howe. "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 had the problem on international duty. We hoped that he could come back and be okay, but it became apparent in training recently that he wasn't going to get to the level needed, and there needed to be a surgical intervention."
ANALYSIS
Krafth is not receiving a good update Tuesday, as the defender underwent an operation on his knee and is likely to miss the rest of the season. This is a blow to a club that is dealing with issues all over the field, already without Fabian Schar (ankle) and Valentino Livramento (hamstring), now without another depth option in the defense. They will now wait for the return of Sven Botman for the addition of another central defender, currently only with Kieran Trippier left as a backup, and potentially needing to turn to some youth players to fill the bench.
Krafth is not receiving a good update Tuesday, as the defender underwent an operation on his knee and is likely to miss the rest of the season. This is a blow to a club that is dealing with issues all over the field, already without Fabian Schar (ankle) and Valentino Livramento (hamstring), now without another depth option in the defense. They will now wait for the return of Sven Botman for the addition of another central defender, currently only with Kieran Trippier left as a backup, and potentially needing to turn to some youth players to fill the bench.
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Out another match
Krafth (knee) is out for Thursday's Carabao Cup match against Manchester City, according to manager Eddie Howe. "He's a big miss for us at the moment. He is trying to come back from a knee problem. He is not feeling absolutely at his best currently. I have no definitive return day for him. We are taking it day by day, and we will see him back quickly. He has always been such a reliable performer for us."
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Still far from return
Krafth (knee) is still not nearing a return, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Emil is further back."
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Still two weeks away
Krafth (knee) is still out and his return date will be around the new year, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "Emil is still out and his target date will be around the new year we think."
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Not involved due to knee issue
Krafth wasn't involved recently for Newcastle since he came back from international duty with a knee issue, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "Emil came back from international duty with a knee issue, but he will be good."
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Plays 60 minutes in cup
Krafth appeared for the first time this season, starting and playing 60 minutes during Wednesday's cup match.
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Could leave Newcastle soon
Krafth could leave Newcastle United in the near future, according to The Daily Mail.
ANALYSIS
Krafth is a depth option for Newcastle on the defensive line, so it wouldn't be shocking if the 31-year-old decided to leave in order to pursue a bigger role elsewhere. FC Copenhague are keen on signing the Sweden international.
Krafth is a depth option for Newcastle on the defensive line, so it wouldn't be shocking if the 31-year-old decided to leave in order to pursue a bigger role elsewhere. FC Copenhague are keen on signing the Sweden international.