Sven Botman
26-Year-Old
Newcastle United
Premier
OUT
Injury Head
Est. Return 4/25/2026
Suffers facial fracture
Botman is out until the closing weeks of the season after surgery on a facial fracture, according to his club.
ANALYSIS
Botman had to come off with a head injury Sunday and has now received a further operation on his face after a fracture was confirmed, leaving him out for a decent run. He will now focus on a return in the final few weeks of the season, likely not close to being an option until the end of April. It will likely still require him to wear a mask when taking the field, possibly hindering his play a bit. This is a loss of a regular defender, so it will force a change, with Malick Thiaw and Dan Burn likely to continue as starters, as Fabian Schar (ankle) serves as the first backup option.
Botman had to come off with a head injury Sunday and has now received a further operation on his face after a fracture was confirmed, leaving him out for a decent run. He will now focus on a return in the final few weeks of the season, likely not close to being an option until the end of April. It will likely still require him to wear a mask when taking the field, possibly hindering his play a bit. This is a loss of a regular defender, so it will force a change, with Malick Thiaw and Dan Burn likely to continue as starters, as Fabian Schar (ankle) serves as the first backup option.
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Late call for Tuesday
Botman (back) is a late call for Tuesday's match against Qarabag, according to manager Eddie Howe. "We hope they'll be involved. We'll see how they are when they wake up tomorrow, but fingers crossed, they will be."
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Took part in training
Botman (back) was seen in training and could be an option for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Qarabag, according to Chronicle Live.
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Could sign new contract soon
Newcastle could sign Botman to a new contract, according to The Daily Mail.
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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.