Newcastle United have announce that Sven Botman looks set to be out for six-to-months after suffering an ACL injury during Saturday’s 2-0 defea to Man City.
The Dutchman was managing a serious knee problem during the final few months of 2023 and it seems the problem has resurfaced, meaning he’ll undergo surgery next week to fix the problem.
Botman hasn’t looked right for a few months now, but it’s a huge blow to lose the centre-back for the remainder of the current campaign and the start of the 2024/25 season.
In an official statement on NUFC.co.uk, the club said – ‘Newcastle United defender Sven Botman will undergo surgery next week after suffering a knee injury against Manchester City.
‘Following further assessment, a scan has confirmed that he sustained an injury to his ACL during Saturday’s match and he is expected to return to action within six-to-nine months.
‘The Dutch centre-back initially sustained a knee injury in September 2023 and elected for a non-surgical rehabilitation plan – a decision which saw him return to action in December.
‘Everyone at Newcastle United wishes Sven a full and speedy recovery.’
A real bad look for the club, this. His injury earlier in the season was clearly handled so poorly and he hasn’t looked the same player since.
We wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him back to his best when he returns next season.
Sven Botman will undergo surgery next week after suffering a knee injury against Manchester City.
A scan has confirmed that he sustained an injury to his ACL and he is expected to return within 6-9 months.
We wish you a full and speedy recovery, Sven ❤️
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) March 20, 2024
It’s a bit frightening the way Botman’s injury was dealt with in the first place.
There should be serious questions asked of people behind the scenes and not only medically, the number of injuries and the intensity we play at is not sustainable long term.
Short term thinking and long term pain in Botman’s case.
I hope he is not rushed back and allowed to fully recover.
Joseph(Quote)
To be fair Joseph the vast majority have been freak injuries but did get the impression something wasnt sitting right with Howe in an interview he did few weeks back coincidently the head physio left not long after that so dont think its been the injuries when first sustained more the original diagnosis and how they keep reoccuring with some of them
Darren Bebb(Quote)