Sven Botman
25-Year-Old
Newcastle United
Premier
Assist in win
Botman assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over Leeds United.
ANALYSIS
Botman made an impact in what marked this first appearance since November 22, 2025. He entered the match to begin the second half and came up with a critical play by setting up Harvey Barnes for the winning goal late in second half extra time. The assist marked the first of the campaign for Botman, while he moved up to a total of five chances created over his 11 appearances.
Botman made an impact in what marked this first appearance since November 22, 2025. He entered the match to begin the second half and came up with a critical play by setting up Harvey Barnes for the winning goal late in second half extra time. The assist marked the first of the campaign for Botman, while he moved up to a total of five chances created over his 11 appearances.
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Unused substitute Sunday
Botman (back) remained an unused substitute in Sunday's 2-0 win against Crystal Palace, confirming he is back available for Newcastle.
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Trains with group
Botman (back) is back in team training and on the verge of a return, according to manager Eddie Howe. "He's very close. Sven's been training with the group which has been great, so I envisage him being in and around this game."
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Nearing return, not yet training
Botman (back) is nearing a return but hasn't resumed team training yet, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference, according to Craig Hope from the Daily Mail.
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Not ready to play
Botman (back) is making good progress but is not ready to play yet, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "With Sven [Botman], we're not entirely sure when he'll return. He's made good progress but he's not ready to play yet."
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Receives injection, out for week
Botman (back) received an injection to treat his injury that needs about a week to work, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "Sven has had an injection. We hope that will bring back his return quite quickly but now there is a time period for the injection to work which I think is about a week then we'll see how he is."
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Could sign new contract soon
Newcastle could sign Botman to a new contract, according to The Daily Mail.
ANALYSIS
Newcastle are in talks with the 25-year-old Netherlands defender over a new contract. It's unclear if both parties are making progress toward reaching an agreement, but it seems the St. James' Park outfit is keen on keeping the Dutchman around for the long haul. They see him as a valuable player for their long-term future.
Newcastle are in talks with the 25-year-old Netherlands defender over a new contract. It's unclear if both parties are making progress toward reaching an agreement, but it seems the St. James' Park outfit is keen on keeping the Dutchman around for the long haul. They see him as a valuable player for their long-term future.