In Newcastle, England, on Thursday, Newcastle United’s defender, Sven Botman, received the unfortunate news of being sidelined for a period of up to nine months due to a severe knee injury. The injury will require substantial time for recovery and rehabilitation, forcing Botman to be absent from the team for an extended period.
Sven Botman, the center back from the Netherlands, suffered an ACL injury during Newcastle United’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Saturday. Newcastle confirmed that he is anticipated to be out of action for a period of six to nine months as a result of the injury.
Earlier in the season, Botman had already endured a knee injury that caused him to miss nearly three months of play. However, during that timeframe, he opted for a non-surgical rehabilitation approach.
This latest injury comes as a significant setback for Newcastle’s aspirations of qualifying for a European competition in the upcoming season. Currently sitting in 10th place, they are four points behind seventh-placed West Ham in the league standings. The absence of Botman will undoubtedly impact the team’s defensive stability and their pursuit of European qualification.
