Roy Keane’s latest comments have sparked debate among football fans, but it appears his prediction about a Newcastle United star who Eddie Howe wouldn’t play has been misinterpreted. Initially, Keane’s comments were about Everton’s Michael Keane and Nottingham Forest’s Douglas Luiz, not a Newcastle United player.
However, if we’re looking at Newcastle United, one player who has been ruled out for an extended period is Tino Livramento, who suffered an injury against Arsenal and will be out for at least six to eight weeks. Eddie Howe confirmed the news after Newcastle’s win over Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League, stating that Livramento’s absence would be a significant blow to the team.
Another player who has been out of action is Sven Botman, who has been dealing with a knee injury. Howe withdrew Botman from the match against Manchester City as a precautionary measure, and it’s unclear when he’ll return to the pitch.
On the other hand, Lewis Hall has been making progress in his recovery from foot surgery and has started twice for Newcastle United this season. However, his minutes are being carefully managed to avoid further setbacks.
In terms of players who might be asked to play out of position, Dan Burn could be called upon to fill in at left-back if Livramento’s absence continues. Burn has played at left-back before and has experience in the position, although he prefers playing at centre-back.
As for Roy Keane’s predictions, his insight into the game is impressive, and his track record of accurate predictions has earned him respect in the football world. While his comments on West Ham United are ambiguous, they highlight the complexities and challenges faced by the team.¹ ² ³