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Newcastle United provides injury updates ahead of upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:25 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Newcastle United provides injury updates ahead of upcoming season

Summary

Newcastle United has provided an update on five players regarding their injuries as the season approaches. The players were among 13 unavailable for the recent friendly against Gateshead. Head coach Eddie Howe reported that Sven Botman is recovering from a knock, Will Osula has a tight groin, Tino Livramento is expected back around the season's start, Lewis Miley is improving, and Joelinton is gradually building fitness. Newcastle's next match is a friendly against Bristol City on July 29.

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Status Watch

•Five players announced as injured prior to the season opener.
•Sven Botman and Will Osula are expected back soon.
•Tino Livramento recovering from surgery expected to return by season start.
•Joelinton is working on fitness following injury.
•Newcastle faces Bristol City in a friendly on July 29.

Latest Updates

7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Official Newcastle United update on five injured players with four weeks until season kicks off

What they're saying

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There has now been an official update on five Newcastle United players regarding injury and recovery. The quintet were amongst 13 who were unavailable for the friendly at Gateshead on Saturday.
— Yahoo Sports

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