Sven Botman

25-Year-Old DefenderD
Newcastle United
Premier

Netherlands

OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 5/3/2025
Will miss eight weeks
DNewcastle United
OUT
March 7, 2025
Botman (knee) will undergo surgery in the upcoming days and will be sidelined for eight weeks, coach Eddie Howe said in a press conference. "Sven, we have been trying to get him back to full fitness, he was very close to the Brighton game but the day before he felt something again in his knee. This week he has had the same discomfort so it looks like he will have to have an operation. He needs a small operation to clear out some fluid and then he should be fine again. We hope he should be back in about eight weeks."
ANALYSIS
Botman will undergo surgery on his opposite knee to the ACL and is expected to return in approximately eight weeks, likely before the end of the season. It's a tough blow for the defender who only recently returned from an ACL injury. This, fortunately, doesn't appear to be as serious, though it hurts the depth of the back line with Fabian Schar and Dan Burn expected to continue, albeit without the injured Lewis Hall.
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Set for knee surgery
DNewcastle United
OUT
March 6, 2025
Botman is set for knee surgery after seeing a specialist on Tuesday, who advised that an operation was the best course of action, Mail Sport reports.
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Could be back for FA Cup game
DNewcastle United
OUT
February 28, 2025
Botman (knee) was a late absence for Wednesday's match against Liverpool but has a chance to return for Sunday's FA Cup clash with Brighton, according to coach Eddie Howe. "Sven and Joe have a chance. Today is a big day for them. Today we will see how close they are, whether they train with the team for the first time or not. Knowing both players, they will be keen to be involved."
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Late call for Liverpool
DNewcastle United
OUT
February 25, 2025
Botman (knee) has been recovering quickly and will be a late decision for Wednesday's match against Liverpool, coach Eddie Howe confirmed in the press conference. "Sven's improving and he's improving quickly, so we'll see whether he makes it. It'll be close."
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Unlikely for Forrest game
DNewcastle United
OUT
February 21, 2025
Botman (knee) is expected to miss Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest, according to coach Eddie Howe in the press conference. "I don't think Sven will be available for this weekend; we'll have to see how things stand. He is making progress, good progress, and he is very much on track but not quite there yet."
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Unlikely for Manchester City
DNewcastle United
OUT
February 14, 2025
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."
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PSG showing interest
DNewcastle United
OUT
March 12, 2023
Paris Saint-Germain are keen on signing Botman, according to iNews.
ANALYSIS
Newcastle United have one of the best defenses in the Premier League this season and Botman has played a significant role in that. Paris SG are looking to sign a new defender, and while the club's priority is signing Milan Skriniar, Botman is also in the club's shortlist.
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