Sven Botman

Botman (knee) is unlikely to feature in Saturday's clash against Manchester City, despite scans revealing only a short-term issue, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "It's good news on Sven's scan, no long-term issue. Short-term still some pain, we think he misses this weekend."

Botman (knee) could play during Saturday's trip to Manchester City, the Daily Mail reports.

Botman (knee) picked up a knock to his other knee and will miss the FA Cup game against Birmingham to fully recover ahead of next Saturday's Premier League clash against Manchester City, coach Eddie Howe said in a press conference. "I don't think he'll be available this weekend. He's taken a knock to the opposite knee to his ACL injury. It isn't a serious injury, but it'll keep him out of the Birmingham match before we reassess him next week."

Botman was rested during the FA Cup match against Bromley due to fitness concerns and will be assessed ahead of Wednesday's match against Wolverhampton, according to coach Eddie Howe. "It is always a balance because after two big physical games, with Sven, we needed to rest and recover. There were a few warning signs that he was heading into fatigue. Then, of course, you need to get back up and running again because the schedule is unrelenting. There are a few players we will assess, and we will try to make the right calls for them individually."

Botman is still ramping up his fitness after picking up a slight groin issue in Tuesday's 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Arsenal, according to manager Eddie Howe, per Scott Wilson of the Nothern Echo. "Sven was feeling a groin."