Newcastle United defender Sven Botman is signaling his imminent return to action after a three-month hiatus due to a knee injury. The 23-year-old, who last played in the 8-0 victory against Sheffield United in September, is poised to make a comeback in the upcoming Premier League match against Fulham at St James’ Park.
Botman, absent for 17 games due to setbacks in his recovery, hinted at his readiness for the match by sharing a personalized preview on social media, a common indicator of a player’s availability. Despite his prolonged absence, Botman may find himself on the bench against Fulham, with head coach Eddie Howe acknowledging his integral role in the team. Newcastle, seeking to end a three-game losing streak and recover from their midweek Champions League exit against AC Milan, will benefit from Botman’s return amid a significant injury crisis.
Despite the recent returns of Callum Wilson, Sean Longstaff, and Dan Burn from injury, the team faces challenges as Joe Willock and Harvey Barnes are confirmed to be sidelined until at least January due to setbacks in their recovery.