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Sven Botman joined Newcastle United from French club Lille in 2022 Newcastle United centre-back Sven Botman will be out for about eight weeks because of another knee injury, says manager Eddie Howe. Botman, 25, returned from a 10-month absence in January after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in March 2024, but has now injured his other knee. The Netherlands international, who has been limited to just five appearances this season, has missed Newcastle's past five matches with the new knee injury. The issue requires an operation and will keep Botman out for about two months. "We have been trying to get him back to full fitness, he was very close to the Brighton game [on 2 March] but the day before he felt something again in his knee, " said Howe. "This week he has had the same discomfort so it looks like he will have to have an operation. "He needs a small operation to clear out some fluid and then he should be fine again. " Botman joins defender Lewis Hall and forward Anthony Gordon on the list of absentees for the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on 16 March. Hall, 20, has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a foot injury. Gordon was sent off in the Magpies' FA Cup fifth-round defeat by Brighton last weekend for raising hands to the face of defender Jan Paul van Hecke. The former Everton winger will be banned for the final at Wembley after Newcastle decided not to appeal against his dismissal. "There was no intention from Anthony. He didn't mean to hurt anybody, " said Howe. "But, you have to look at it and ask if there is any chance of being successful and if there is no chance then what is the point of appealing, and Anthony understands that. " Latest Newcastle news, analysis and fan views Get Newcastle news sent straight to your phone Premier League news conferences and team news - latest on Isak, Solanke and Botman What is at stake at under-pressure Red Bull? 'Calm down, it's not over', Mourinho warns Rangers What are the secret ingredients for a hit cooking show? A tragic story of the consequences of trolling Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on secret WW2 stories Will the Dragons find their next investment? BBC to show Wales, Northern Ireland & Scotland matches live Prodigy who roomed with Bellingham eyes revival under Maradona's son Mourinho falls asleep during reporter's long question. Video Mourinho falls asleep during reporter's long question What is at stake at under-pressure Red Bull? 'Ketchup on pizza? That's the worst question I've ever heard! ' Video'Ketchup on pizza? That's the worst question I've ever heard! ' BBC Sport's British women pound-for-pound rankings Bolt to Rees-Zammit - a dozen career switching stars 'Dessers leads way for weirdest Rangers team ever' How much do Premier League clubs make from tickets? 'Performance of my life' - Liverpool saved by 'best in world' Alisson 'I'm super excited' - Beckham prepares to race Formula E car. Video'I'm super excited' - Beckham prepares to race Formula E car Elliott scores late winner as resilient Liverpool beat PSG. Video Elliott scores late winner as resilient Liverpool beat PSG Superpowers & genius - Italy's 'Brexoncello' take aim at England No snow a 'permanent concern' for Winter Paralympics PSG's post-Mbappe era, no 'clans' and foreign stars' French buy-in Cancer diagnosis still doesn't feel real - Gallagher. Video Cancer diagnosis still doesn't feel real - Gallagher Record-breaking Arsenal enjoy carnival season in Eindhoven 'Game's best chaser' - Kohli hailed after more ODI heroics Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.