Newcastle rocked by another injury blow as key man becomes latest to be ruled out of Carabao Cup final
Sven Botman has become the latest Newcastle star to be ruled of the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on March 16, talkSPORT understands. The news comes on the same day that left-back Lewis Hall was confirmed to be out for the season with a foot injury. Botman will play no part in Newcastle’s Wembley showdown against LiverpoolGetty The Magpies are already without Hall, who will miss the remainder of the seasonGetty As for Botman, it is believed that the centre-back is set to undergo surgery to fix a knee issue. It’s a massive setback for the Dutchman, with the 25-year-old only returning to action in January. He had been out for ten months with an ACL injury, and now he will be back on the treatment table. It’s understood that his latest injury is on his other knee, with it hoped it isn’t as serious as his previous one. Limited to just three Premier League appearances this season, Botman has missed his side’s last five matches in all competitions. Though the club were hopeful that he was poised to return imminently to provide them with a major boost ahead of their clash with Arne Slot‘s men. But unfortunately, upon Botman seeing a specialist on Tuesday, the decision has been made for the player to undergo the knife. It’s a massive blow for the Magpies, who are targeting their first domestic trophy since lifting the FA Cup on 1955 at Wembley later this month. Newcastle are currently in the midst of an injury nightmare, with right-back Kieran Trippier and central defender Jamaal Lascelles also out on the sidelines. It means that as it stands, they have an almost first-choice back four all unavailable for selection. GettyHall will be a big blow at left-back[/caption] Anthony Gordon will also miss out due to a three-match banGetty And to make matters worse, the Toon are already without starting left winger Anthony Gordon due to suspension. The forward picked up a red card after losing his head during the 2-1 FA Cup fifth round defeat to Brighton at the weekend. While it had been suggested that the Magpies could look to appeal the ban, the club have decided not to which means that a three-match ban will stand. As a result he’ll miss the trip to West Ham, the Carabao Cup final and the home clash with Brentford on April 2. Hall and Gordon were set to be tasked with keeping Liverpool’s dangerous right-flank quiet at Wembley. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah have been prolific down the flank. Eddie Howe is looking to guide Newcastle to their first domestic trophy in 70 yearsAFP Hall has been a key player for Newcastle this season and had been tipped for an England call-uptalkSPORT With Newcastle’s first-choice pairing now sidelined, it means that Eddie Howe will have to come with an alternate plan. Hall was also expected to be named in Thomas Tuchel‘s first England squad for the international fixtures this month. The Three Lions will take on Albania and Latvia with the Newcastle star expected to play at left-back. However, his latest injury blow has ended his hopes of adding to his two senior caps, with Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly now in contention to feature.
Sven Botman has become the latest Newcastle star to be ruled of the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on March 16, talkSPORT understands.
The news comes on the same day that left-back Lewis Hall was confirmed to be out for the season with a foot injury.
As for Botman, it is believed that the centre-back is set to undergo surgery to fix a knee issue.
It’s a massive setback for the Dutchman, with the 25-year-old only returning to action in January.
He had been out for ten months with an ACL injury, and now he will be back on the treatment table.
It’s understood that his latest injury is on his other knee, with it hoped it isn’t as serious as his previous one.
Limited to just three Premier League appearances this season, Botman has missed his side’s last five matches in all competitions.
Though the club were hopeful that he was poised to return imminently to provide them with a major boost ahead of their clash with Arne Slot‘s men.
But unfortunately, upon Botman seeing a specialist on Tuesday, the decision has been made for the player to undergo the knife.
It’s a massive blow for the Magpies, who are targeting their first domestic trophy since lifting the FA Cup on 1955 at Wembley later this month.
Newcastle are currently in the midst of an injury nightmare, with right-back Kieran Trippier and central defender Jamaal Lascelles also out on the sidelines.
It means that as it stands, they have an almost first-choice back four all unavailable for selection.
And to make matters worse, the Toon are already without starting left winger Anthony Gordon due to suspension.
The forward picked up a red card after losing his head during the 2-1 FA Cup fifth round defeat to Brighton at the weekend.
While it had been suggested that the Magpies could look to appeal the ban, the club have decided not to which means that a three-match ban will stand.
As a result he’ll miss the trip to West Ham, the Carabao Cup final and the home clash with Brentford on April 2.
Hall and Gordon were set to be tasked with keeping Liverpool’s dangerous right-flank quiet at Wembley.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah have been prolific down the flank.
With Newcastle’s first-choice pairing now sidelined, it means that Eddie Howe will have to come with an alternate plan.
Hall was also expected to be named in Thomas Tuchel‘s first England squad for the international fixtures this month.
The Three Lions will take on Albania and Latvia with the Newcastle star expected to play at left-back.
However, his latest injury blow has ended his hopes of adding to his two senior caps, with Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly now in contention to feature.
