Sven Botman
26-Year-Old
Newcastle United
Premier
GTD
Injury Thigh
Est. Return 2/4/2026
Available in Carabao Cup
Botman (thigh) is an option for the Carabao Cup second leg against Manchester City on Wednesday, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "Sven is OK."
ANALYSIS
Botman didn't feature in the last match against Liverpool due to a thigh injury that has since been confirmed as minor, leaving the defender fit and available as an option for Wednesday's Carabao Cup second leg against Manchester City. He had started each of his previous five appearances for the Magpies and is expected to regain his spot for that clash.
Botman didn't feature in the last match against Liverpool due to a thigh injury that has since been confirmed as minor, leaving the defender fit and available as an option for Wednesday's Carabao Cup second leg against Manchester City. He had started each of his previous five appearances for the Magpies and is expected to regain his spot for that clash.
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Unused with thigh injury
Botman was unused for Saturday's 4-1 loss to Liverpool due to a thigh injury, according to manager Eddie Howe, per Craig Hope of the Daily Mail. "Sven had a tight thigh and we were under the advice not to use him. The reason they were here on the bench is because we were giving them every opportunity to declare themselves fit."
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Extends with Magpies
Botman has extended his contract with Newcastle, according to his club.
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Assist in win
Botman assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over Leeds United.
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Unused substitute Sunday
Botman (back) remained an unused substitute in Sunday's 2-0 win against Crystal Palace, confirming he is back available for Newcastle.
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Trains with group
Botman (back) is back in team training and on the verge of a return, according to manager Eddie Howe. "He's very close. Sven's been training with the group which has been great, so I envisage him being in and around this game."
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Could sign new contract soon
Newcastle could sign Botman to a new contract, according to The Daily Mail.
ANALYSIS
Newcastle are in talks with the 25-year-old Netherlands defender over a new contract. It's unclear if both parties are making progress toward reaching an agreement, but it seems the St. James' Park outfit is keen on keeping the Dutchman around for the long haul. They see him as a valuable player for their long-term future.
Newcastle are in talks with the 25-year-old Netherlands defender over a new contract. It's unclear if both parties are making progress toward reaching an agreement, but it seems the St. James' Park outfit is keen on keeping the Dutchman around for the long haul. They see him as a valuable player for their long-term future.