lukmanNewcastle United’s squad has been hit with another injury blow as defender Tino Livramento has been ruled out for eight weeks with a ligament injury. The full-back suffered the injury during Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, where he was carried off on a stretcher after an awkward fall in an aerial challenge.
*Injury Details*
Livramento’s injury confirms the worst fears for Newcastle United fans, who were bracing for potentially long-term damage. According to manager Eddie Howe, the specialist confirmed that Livramento has damage to his knee ligaments, which will require eight weeks of recovery time. This ruling out Livramento for the upcoming international break and several crucial matches against top-tier teams.
*Impact on Newcastle United*
The injury to Livramento adds to Newcastle United’s growing list of injuries, which has already seen several key players sidelined. With Livramento out, Howe will likely turn to Kieran Trippier to cover the right side of defense. This comes at a time when Newcastle United is preparing for a busy stretch of fixtures, including matches against Nottingham Forest, Brighton, Benfica, Fulham, Tottenham, West Ham, Athletic Club, Brentford, Manchester City, Marseille, and Everton.
*Other Injury Updates*
Meanwhile, Anthony Gordon’s injury update isn’t as dire, but he’s still not ready to join the group training sessions. Gordon is recovering from a nasty bruising around his thigh and groin area, which he sustained during England’s match against Albania. Despite doing individual training, Gordon hasn’t yet returned to full fitness, and Newcastle United is monitoring his progress closely.
*Squad Availability Concerns*
Newcastle United’s injury woes have left manager Eddie Howe with a challenging task in terms of squad management. With several key players out, Howe will need to make some tactical adjustments to ensure the team remains competitive. The Magpies are currently sixth in the Premier League table, only three points off the top four, and a strong performance in the upcoming matches will be crucial to their chances of qualifying for the Champions League.¹ ²
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