Sven Botman Sidelined for Up to Nine Months Due to ACL Injury

The Newcastle defender's serious knee injury and upcoming surgery pose a significant challenge for the team's European competition ambitions.

Newcastle United defender Sven Botman is out for six to nine months following a serious knee injury.
Botman will undergo surgery next week to repair an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury sustained in a FA Cup quarter-final loss to Manchester City.
This marks Botman's second significant knee injury this season, having previously opted for a non-surgical rehabilitation plan.
His absence is a major setback for Newcastle's aspirations of qualifying for a European competition next season.
Newcastle is currently 10th in the Premier League, with hopes of finishing seventh to qualify for the Conference League.