‘Boost’ Toon boss Now Gives Positive Injury Update On Two Key Players – But Key Defender’s Injury Still Surrounded In Mystery

Newcastle United’s head coach, Eddie Howe, recently provided an update on the injuries affecting three players. The news is positive for Alexander Isak and Harvey Barnes, but there remains uncertainty surrounding Sven Botman’s injury, with the medical staff struggling to accurately identify the nature of his ailment.

 

 

In the previous 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth, Newcastle faced challenges with 10 injured players and two, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes, serving bans. However, there is optimism that Isak and Barnes will be available for the upcoming home game against Chelsea, and Bruno Guimaraes is expected to return after serving his one-match ban for accumulating five yellow cards.

The absence of Guimaraes in the midfield was notably felt in the last match, emphasizing the team’s need for his creative contributions. Howe is hopeful that Guimaraes will avoid injuries while representing Brazil.

Unfortunately, Miguel Almiron is now sidelined with a grade one (slight) tear of his hamstring, adding another challenge for Howe to contend with. Eddie Howe shared the latest information on these three injuries, shedding light on the team’s current situation.

According to Eddie Howe, there’s positive news on Alex, as he is progressing well. He’s working on gradually increasing his workload to ensure his overall fitness and the condition of his groin are robust. The plan is for him to return after the international break, and so far, everything looks promising.

Harvey Barnes, on the other hand, has recently begun running after allowing his toe bone to heal. Howe expressed optimism, hoping that Barnes is on the right path to recovery. It’s anticipated that he won’t be too far from returning after the international break.

Regarding Sven, there isn’t significant news, but he has been making progress. He underwent specialist treatment in Holland and has since returned. Howe plans to have a conversation with him to assess his status. However, Howe is cautious not to exaggerate the situation and wants to focus on the fit and available players, emphasizing their capabilities.

In summary, Alex is on track for a return after the international break, Harvey Barnes is progressing well and might return shortly afterward, and there’s ongoing assessment and communication with Sven regarding his recovery. Howe remains focused on the available players and their readiness.

The 23-year-old Botman sustained a knee injury on August 27th, a considerable 79 days ago, which translates to over 11 weeks. The injury occurred during a match in which 10-man Liverpool defeated the team 2-1 at home. Unfortunately, the injury doesn’t appear to be healing well, leading to Botman missing a significant 11 matches for the season so far. The suggestion is made that Newcastle may benefit from investing in injury specialists, following the example set by former head coach Rafa Benitez during his tenure at the club. Share your thoughts on these injuries in the comments section.