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Trains with team Botman (knee) returned to team training Friday, he explained in an interview with his club. "I'm doing very well and I'm getting close now. Friday was my first day back training wi...

Impact Botman has made a huge step in his return to play, as he took the training field for group training Friday for the first time since tearing his ACL last March. This should leave the defender close to a return, likely needing around another two weeks of training to recover his fitness. Either way, this is great news, as he was a regular starter when healthy last season and should reclaim that spot once ready for time on the field.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nearing light training Botman (knee) is expected to return to light training soon, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Sven is making good progress and we hope that he can begin light training with us with...

Impact Botman is hoping to get back on the pitch for training in the coming weeks. The defender likely remains weeks away from a return to match action. There's some optimism that return could come before the end of 2024, though he won't be rushed back.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up fitness Botman is beginning to ramp up his fitness, according to manager Eddie Howe, per Lee Ryder of Chronicle Live. "I think he's progressing as we'd expect. I don't think we expect to s...

Impact Botman is seeing a rise in fitness, with the defender having been posting positive updates to his social media recently. However, he will still remain out for some time, with the clbu still expecteing a return in December. Either way, this is great news, as he has yet to debut this season due to a torn ACL sufferd in March 2023.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out until new year Botman (knee) isn't expected to return until the turn of the new year, according to Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell. "Sven comes back in December, another massive impact...

Impact Botman has been out since last March after undergoing successful ACL surgery, although he is nearing a return date, with the defender expected to be back in action by December. This is huge news for the player, as he is expected to serve a significant role once fit. That said, he will hope for no setbacks in his recovery process, looking to return as soon as possible after nearly a year out.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Botman decided against surgery earlier this year, says Howe Sven Botman elected against having surgery on his knee injury earlier this season despite Newcastle United’s medical team advising for the c...

MARCH 29 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Undergoes successful surgery Botman underwent successful ACL surgery last week, according to manager Eddie Howe. "It's a complex story around Sven this season since he got his knee injury. Initially, he had a...

Impact Botman opted to play instead of receiving surgery earlier in the season and unfortunately he re-injured his knee and needed to get surgery this time. He probably would've been better off with the initial surgery, though he did scratch out 10 starts in his return. Now, Newcastle will miss him possibly for the rest of 2024 with Jamaal Lascelles expected to take his place the rest of this season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle defender Botman out for up to 9 months after injuring ACL

Newcastle defender Sven Botman has been ruled out for up to nine months after sustaining a serious knee injury

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers torn ACL Botman is done for the season after suffering a torn ACL, Newcastle announced.

Impact Botman suffered the torn ACL against Manchester City and is set for a surgery that will sideline him for 6-9 months. It's a brutal turn for the defender, who leaves a major gap in the Newcastle backline. Jamaal Lascelles will play a significant role during the final months of the Premier League. This injury will put Botman out for the opening stages of the 2024/25 Premier League as well.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Own goal against Gunners Botman recorded an own goal, two tackles (zero won) and seven clearances in Saturday's 4-1 loss versus Arsenal.

Impact Botman had an unfortunate day Saturday, as he had a pretty good game in the defense with his two tackles and seven clearances, but suffered an own goal in the 18th minute to give Arsenal the first goal of the match. However, it could have been much worse, as the Gunners would pour on three more goals, making Botman's gown goal just an afterthought.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sven Botman's own goal gives Arsenal 1-0 lead against Newcastle | Premier League

FEBRUARY 24 • YOUTUBE

Assists in win Botman registered an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.

Impact Botman linked up with fellow centre-back Fabien Schar, heading a long ball down for his teammate to score Newcastles second. Botman, who had his season interrupted by a knee injury, is a mainstay in the Newcastle defense when fit.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sven Botman's header gives Newcastle lifeline against Liverpool | Premier League

JANUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

Nets from corner Botman scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 4-2 defeat against Liverpool.

Impact Botman scored a rare goal, making the most of a corner late on in Monday's loss. The center-back is a crucial part of the first team and now that he is fit once more he should be in for some big minutes. That said he isn't likely to be a major goalscoring threat moving forward.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Forced into action Botman played six minutes off the bench in Saturday's 3-0 win against Fulham, returning from a knee injury.

Impact Botman was notably not brought on when Fabian Schar went down with injury, as he likely wasn't able to go more than 45 minutes despite being on the bench. No matter, it's good news on Botman, who had been out since September with the injury. If all goes well in training the next week, he could get minutes in Tuesday's Cup match and then be set to start Saturday's trip to Luton Town, as Schar is expected to miss at least a week.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Named amongst substitutes Botman (knee) is in the squad to face Fulham on Saturday.

Impact Botman returns from a knee injury which has kept him out of action since the end of September. A locked in starter when fully fit, Botman will likely be eased back into match action over the coming fixtures.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoiding surgery Botman (knee) is working on rebuilding his fitness, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Sven is not training with us at the moment, we are building up his load after his injury. He i...

Impact Botman isn't back in training even but it seems like he is working on his recovery now and could be avoiding surgery. Surgery would shut him down for multiple months and could potentially end his season, so avoiding it is definitely the best outcome possible for the team. Still the fact he's not in training means Botman's timeline for any sort of return remains unclear.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Return still murky Botman (knee) remains out with an indefinite timeline on his recovery, according to manager Eddie Howe. "We know what his injury is. We're unsure how long at this moment in time Sv...

Impact Botman is in an awful spot, he's been out for months and has no definite timeline for his return. Over the international break it was reported that Botman was trending towards knee surgery. The worst outcome here is Botman spends multiple months trying to recover before eventually conceding defeat and undergoing surgery, which rules him out for multiple months again.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could avoid knee surgery Botman (knee) has a shot at avoiding surgery if his knee doesn't swell again, Craig Hope of The Daily Mail reports.

Impact Botman's situation hasn't been good because an injury that initially had him tabbed as day-to-day has now sidelined him for over a month. Even though surgery remains on the table, he has a real shot at avoiding him after the latest update regarding the swelling of his knee. Botman has not played since Sep. 24, but he was a regular starter at center-back when he was fit.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knee surgery possible Botman (knee) could require surgery if he doesn't improve in the coming days, Craig Hope reports.

Impact Botman's situation hasn't been good, an injury that originally had him labelled day-to-day has now sidelined him for over a month and apparently knee surgery is on the table. Any sort of knee surgery would add at least another month to his recovery and a more invasive surgery could sideline him for a significant potion of the season. Jamaal Lascelles continues in the starting XI with Botman sidelined.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still working on recovery Botman (knee) is getting closer to a return, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Botman is unclear at the moment, so we're going day-by-day with that one currently."

Impact Botman could be on the pitch sooner than expected after manager Eddie Howe stated they are going "day-by-day" with his injury currently. The Dutch defender wasn't supposed to make his return until after the November international break but could return for one of their three matches before then, based on Howe's statement. He most likely won't be available for their Carabao Cup match on Wednesday or the Arsenal match on Saturday, but might be slotted to make a return in the UCL against Dortmund.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still working on recovery Botman (knee) is getting closer to a return, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Botman is unclear at the moment, so we're going day-by-day with that one currently."

Impact This isn't great news for Botman, mainly because a timeline to return is preferred to no timeline. The Dutch defender wasn't supposed to make his return until after the November international break and it's possible that may be pushed back. The team has been kind of coy since the initial injury, but fortunately for Newcastle, Jamaal Lascelles is an experienced center-back and has played well in Botman's absence.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for more weeks out Botman (knee) isn't close to returning, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Sven wasn't close today. I couldn't really say that in the build-up to the game, but he hasn't trained wit...

Impact It's unclear why Howe couldn't tell reporters that Botman hadn't been training, but we'll take his word for it. Botman has already been out the last month with this knee injury and figures to not return before the next international break unless he makes a quicker recovery than Howe expects. Jamaal Lascelles figures to remain in the starting XI next to Fabian Schar while Botman is out.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status for Saturday uncertain Botman (knee) will be a late test for Saturday's match against Crystal Palace, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Sven is improving and the the two weeks have been good for him."

Impact Howe didn't have a massive update on Botman, which usually means he won't be an option. He's been out close to a month with the knee injury and it wouldn't be surprising if he still needed another week to get back to full health. Until that happens, Jamaal Lascelles figures to remain in the starting XI next to Fabian Schar.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to return after break Botman (knee) is hopeful to return in the next two weeks during the international break, according to manager Eddie Howe.

Impact Botman has been out since the Sept. 24 match, missing two league games and the win over PSG. Fortunately for Newcastle, Jamaal Lascelles is an experienced defender and has played well in Botman's absence. The hope is that Botman will get back to training at some point over the break and possibly be an option coming out of the break after starting 35 league matches last season, his first with Newcastle.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knee issue confirmed Botman is a doubt to return before the international break due to a knee injury, manager Eddie Howe told reporters. "Sven has a knee problem. I don't think we will see Sven before...

Impact Botman will be out until the international break and there's no guarantee he returns immediately after. This is a major blow as the defender had truly established himself as the top central defender for the Magpies. Jamaal Lascelles got the start during Saturday's 2-0 win over Burnley.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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