Newcastle handed another Carabao Cup final blow as Eddie Howe star to undergo surgery
Newcastle have been dealt a fresh injury blow ahead of their Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.
Newcastle have been dealt another devastating injury setback ahead of their Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. Defender Sven Botman is due for knee surgery, which means that Eddie Howe has lost three key players in just a few days. Anthony Gordon has been suspended for three matches after receiving a straight red card in their thrilling FA Cup loss to Brighton at home on Sunday, although the Magpies can contest the decision. On Tuesday, it was revealed that left-back Lewis Hall will be out for the rest of the season due to a foot injury.
Additionally, there are worries about striker Alexander Isak, who was forced to leave the pitch before extra-time against Brighton. Now, Botman has joined the trio on the sidelines as he is scheduled to undergo surgery for a knee issue. The Dutch player only made his comeback from a 10-month absence in January following an ACL injury. It’s reported that Botman’s new problem is with his other knee and Newcastle are hopeful that it won’t be as severe as his previous layoff.
The 25-year-old has missed the Magpies’ last five matches, and a consultation with a specialist this week determined that surgery is the best option. However, there was some positive news for Newcastle supporters on Tuesday afternoon when Isak was seen participating in the club’s promotional day ahead of next Sunday’s final.
The Swedish player was also photographed training after a statement confirmed that his team-mate Hall, who was tipped for an England call-up, wouldn’t play again this season.
