Sven Botman

Botman suffered a minor groin injury against Arsenal in a pre-season friendly, and scans confirmed the issue is not serious, with a potential return likely for the Sela Cup next week, coach Eddie Howe said in a press conference, according to Craig Hope. "We didn't think it was a serious injury & we've had that confirmed with a scan. He won't play tomorrow. He could play vs Tottenham (Sun), but possibly not. We hope he'll be available for the double header (Sela Cup on Aug 8/9)."

Botman (groin) was forced off in the second half of Sunday's 3-2 defeat in the pre-season friendly against Arsenal due to injury, coach Eddie Howe said in a press conference, according to Chronicle Live. "He came off and said his groin was tight. Fingers crossed he's OK."

Botman logged eight appearances (six starts) with 25 clearances, nine tackles won, five interceptions and four clearances during Newcastle United's 2024-25 season.

Botman (knee) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Arsenal.

Botman (knee) is dealing with pain following a knock in the last contest and is questionable for Sunday's clash against Arsenal, although the medical staff will do everything to give him a chance to be fit, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "It was a knock, he got a bang on his knee. We're not sure about Sven's availability for the weekend but we'll give him a chance to be fit. We don't think it's a serious injury. He's been unlucky. You're going to get knocks and bruises in his position and this is a similar thing, he's been really unlucky on the last two occasions."