Newcastle United have suffered an injury blow after Dutch centre back Sven Botman was ruled out for eight weeks due to a knee problem, manager Eddie Howe said on Friday. The injury comes as Newcastle are pushing for a European spot and have the chance to win their first major trophy since 1955 when they face holders Liverpool in the League Cup final at Wembley on March 16.

Newcastle United centre-back Sven Botman will be out for about two months with a new knee injury, manager Eddie Howe reveals.

Botman previously suffered an anterior cruciate knee ligament injury in March 2024 which ruled him out for 10 months.

Alexander Isak is healthy and that's a huge challenge for West Ham's 266-minute clean sheet streak in PL play, but things aren't as bright as they seem on the surface for Newcastle.

After a thrilling midweek slate of games on the continental stage, teams return to their domestic assignments this upcoming weekend. In England, all 20 top-flight teams are set to take the pitch between Saturday and Monday.