Sven Botman
25-Year-Old
Newcastle United
Premier
OUT
Injury Back
Est. Return 1/7/2026
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."
ANALYSIS
Botman is very close to seeing the field again after a time out with a back injury, as he is back in team training. This should leave him with a return in the next week or two, marking the end of an absence that has lasted since the end of November. He is a starter when fit and the club is low on defenders, so this is huge news, likely to send Fabian Schar back to the bench once fit.
Botman is very close to seeing the field again after a time out with a back injury, as he is back in team training. This should leave him with a return in the next week or two, marking the end of an absence that has lasted since the end of November. He is a starter when fit and the club is low on defenders, so this is huge news, likely to send Fabian Schar back to the bench once fit.
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Nearing return, not yet training
Botman (back) is nearing a return but hasn't resumed team training yet, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference, according to Craig Hope from the Daily Mail.
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Not ready to play
Botman (back) is making good progress but is not ready to play yet, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "With Sven [Botman], we're not entirely sure when he'll return. He's made good progress but he's not ready to play yet."
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Receives injection, out for week
Botman (back) received an injection to treat his injury that needs about a week to work, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "Sven has had an injection. We hope that will bring back his return quite quickly but now there is a time period for the injection to work which I think is about a week then we'll see how he is."
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Will see back specialist
Botman (back) will see a specialist in the next couple of days to know what the best option for him moving forward, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "With Sven he's going to see a specialist in the next couple of days to get a definitive opinion on whether he needs an injection or whether he's able to rest for a few days and resume training."
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Missing Saturday
Botman (back) is out for Saturday's match against Everton.
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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.