JUST IN :Isak TAKES TO HIS PAGE TO UPDATE WHEN HE WILL RETURN TO FITNESS
- Newcastle currently have a mountain of key injuries
- Fears Sven Botman may be out for the long haul with knee injury
- Alexander Isak, Jacob Murphy and Elliot Anderson are fresh concerns
By James Cormack
Here are the latest injury updates on the Magpies’ current absentees and when each of them could return to action.
Botman was a cornerstone of Newcastle’s 2022/23 campaign but the Magpies have been without their star centre-back since he picked up a knee injury in the 8-0 win over Sheffield United.
Many expected Botman to have returned to action by now, but the Dutchman remains sidelined and it’s still unclear when he could come back. Howe recently admitted the club still doesn’t know the full extent of the problem.
“There’s an issue there and we’re working through various options to try to diagnose the exact problem,” the Newcastle boss said. “We’re still waiting for clarity on what is happening.”
There are fears Botman could be set for a long-term absence.
Alexander Isak
- Issue: Groin
- Potential Return: After the November international break
Isak limped off early on during Newcastle’s eventual Champions League defeat at home to Borussia Dortmund with a groin injury. A similar issue had troubled Isak during his debut campaign and the club are going to be cautious in regards to his recovery.
