Emil Krafth
31-Year-Old
Newcastle United
Premier
OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 1/25/2026
Out another match
Krafth (knee) is out for Thursday's Carabao Cup match against Manchester City, according to manager Eddie Howe. "He's a big miss for us at the moment. He is trying to come back from a knee problem. He is not feeling absolutely at his best currently. I have no definitive return day for him. We are taking it day by day, and we will see him back quickly. He has always been such a reliable performer for us."
ANALYSIS
Krafth is not going to be with the club for another match as he continues to battle knee issues, a rough spell on the sidelines after last playing Nov. 2. This leaves the club with a bit less depth in the defense, something to monitor as that department struggles to remain fit. However, he has only appeared once all season, merely serving as a backup when he is fit, although no return date stands in place.
Krafth is not going to be with the club for another match as he continues to battle knee issues, a rough spell on the sidelines after last playing Nov. 2. This leaves the club with a bit less depth in the defense, something to monitor as that department struggles to remain fit. However, he has only appeared once all season, merely serving as a backup when he is fit, although no return date stands in place.
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Still far from return
Krafth (knee) is still not nearing a return, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Emil is further back."
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Still two weeks away
Krafth (knee) is still out and his return date will be around the new year, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "Emil is still out and his target date will be around the new year we think."
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Not involved due to knee issue
Krafth wasn't involved recently for Newcastle since he came back from international duty with a knee issue, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "Emil came back from international duty with a knee issue, but he will be good."
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Plays 60 minutes in cup
Krafth appeared for the first time this season, starting and playing 60 minutes during Wednesday's cup match.
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Extends Newcastle tenure
Krafth has signed a new contract with Newcastle United until the end of the 2205/26 season.
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Could leave Newcastle soon
Krafth could leave Newcastle United in the near future, according to The Daily Mail.
ANALYSIS
Krafth is a depth option for Newcastle on the defensive line, so it wouldn't be shocking if the 31-year-old decided to leave in order to pursue a bigger role elsewhere. FC Copenhague are keen on signing the Sweden international.
Krafth is a depth option for Newcastle on the defensive line, so it wouldn't be shocking if the 31-year-old decided to leave in order to pursue a bigger role elsewhere. FC Copenhague are keen on signing the Sweden international.