Sven Botman

Botman (groin) was forced off in the second half of Sunday's 3-2 defeat in the pre-season friendly against Arsenal due to injury, coach Eddie Howe said in a press conference, according to Chronicle Live. "He came off and said his groin was tight. Fingers crossed he's OK."

Botman logged eight appearances (six starts) with 25 clearances, nine tackles won, five interceptions and four clearances during Newcastle United's 2024-25 season.

Botman (knee) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Arsenal.

Botman (knee) is dealing with pain following a knock in the last contest and is questionable for Sunday's clash against Arsenal, although the medical staff will do everything to give him a chance to be fit, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "It was a knock, he got a bang on his knee. We're not sure about Sven's availability for the weekend but we'll give him a chance to be fit. We don't think it's a serious injury. He's been unlucky. You're going to get knocks and bruises in his position and this is a similar thing, he's been really unlucky on the last two occasions."

Botman (knee) was forced off injured in his first start since his return from injury in Sunday's 2-0 win against Chelsea, coach Eddie Howe said in a press conference, according to Chronicle Live. "I think he was icing a problem at half-time, so we hope he's okay. With that in mind, and the fact I thought we needed to change tactically, we made a change and brought Lewis (Miley) on."