Newcastle United injury list & expected return dates - Sven Botman, Nick Pope, Tino Livramento
Newcastle United injury list: When the likes of Nick Pope, Sven Botman and Tino Livramento are expected to return.
Newcastle United next travel to Manchester United in the only Premier League fixture to take place on Boxing Day.
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The Magpies were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Chelsea on Saturday after surrendering their half-time lead. They have six days to prepare for the visit to Old Trafford, their longest gap in between games since August.
And it comes at a good time for Newcastle, who hope to welcome back a number of players from injury in the coming weeks. Here, we take a look at the club’s injury list and expected return dates:
Nick Pope
Pope picked up a groin injury in training a day before the 4-1 win at Everton. The goalkeeper has missed the seven matches.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
Speaking ahead of the Man United game, Howe said: “There's a chance. I'd say he hasn't trained yet. We hope that he might train today. So let's see how he does.”
Expected return date
Manchester United (A), 26/12.
Kieran Trippier
Trippier picked up a hamstring issue in the week leading up to the 2-1 win over Manchester City on November 11.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
Howe hopes to have Trippier back “in and around the New Year”.
Speaking about his injury, Trippier said recently: “It was an unfortunate one, I was in training taking a set piece and there’s nothing you can do - it’s out of my control. All I can do is focus on getting fit as quickly as possible, but respectfully in the right way.
“These things happen and I’ve been in this position before. I’m old enough to understand and be professional in the way I handle my rehab and I’ll be back soon.”
Expected return date
Burnley (A), 30/12.
Sven Botman
Botman has missed the last seven games having had an injection to try and sort a back issue.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
Speaking ahead of Man United game, Howe said: “Sven would be in the category of a group of players that's doing well. Again, we hope to get him back pretty soon.
“When that day is, I'm not 100% sure. Again, he hasn't trained with the group yet but potentially good news. I don't think he's too far away.”
Expected return date
Burnley (A), 30/12.
Jamaal Lascelles
Lascelles resumed training earlier last week but is back in the treatment room.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
Howe said on Friday: “Jamaal's not feeling great in his body at the moment so I don't think that's an option for us.”
Expected return date
TBC
Emil Krafth
The Sweden international picked up a knee injury during the November international break.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
Similar to Trippier, Howe hopes to have Krafth back available in and around the New Year.
Expected return date
Burnley (A), 30/12.
Will Osula
Osula pulled out of the matchday squad for the Champions League win over Athletic Club on November 5 and hasn’t been seen since.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
Speaking after the Fulham win, Howe said: “Unfortunately, Will's not sort of imminent in his return. We've got a lot of players that are close to returning in around New Year. That's not quick enough for us at the moment.”
Expected return date
TBC
Tino Livramento
Livramento picked up his second knee injury of the campaign after being forced to withdraw in the 74th minute against Fulham last Wednesday.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
Howe said on Tuesday: “It's a difficult one because there's quite a bit of information on Tino. We're waiting to get full clarification.
“We're hoping it's not serious at all and he can resume training quite quickly but before confirming that, we want to be sure we're right. We haven't got clarity on that but hopefully it's good news.”
Expected return date
AFC Bournemouth (H), 10/01.
Dan Burn
Burn went into a challenge with Sunderland full-back Nordi Mudieke and came out with a rib injury and punctured lung.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
Howe said last week: “Yeah, it was sort of under the radar really in terms of reviewing the game, the importance of Dan and losing him just for everything that he brings to the team. That was a big blow for us. I think he's been excellent in recent weeks.
“So yeah, it's a rib problem with some issue with his lungs. We wish him well. It will be probably around four to six weeks.”
Expected return date
AFC Bournemouth (H), 10/01.