Newcastle United injury news: The latest on Bruno Guimaraes, Sven Botman and Lewis Miley injuries and their estimated return dates.
Newcastle United’s gruelling run of matches continues on Tuesday night when they host Qarabag in the second-leg of their Champions League play-off match. The Magpies hold a 6-1 lead following their meeting in Baku last week, with Eddie Howe having the luxury to potentially rotate his starting XI.
He will, though, be without one of his side’s standout performers against Qarabag through suspension. Here, we take a look at Newcastle United’s current injury and suspension list and when those sidelined players could be back in action.
Newcastle United injury news & estimated return dates
Fabian Schar - ankle injury
Schar suffered a fairly serious ankle injury against Leeds United last month, although initial prognosis on the injury was not as severe as first thought. There is hope he can return to action before the end of the season, although he still has a long road to recovery.
Estimated return date - Bournemouth (h) weekend of April 18
Emil Krafth - knee injury
Krafth hasn’t featured for Newcastle United since their defeat against West Ham at the London Stadium at the beginning of November. Howe confirmed last week that the defender has undergone surgery on a knee injury and that it is likely his season is over.
Estimated return date - 26/27 pre-season
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Lewis Miley - leg injury
Miley hasn’t featured since Newcastle United’s draw with PSG last month. The teenager has suffered an injury to his leg and whilst there was hope that it was not a significant problem, it has been enough to keep him out of their last five matches. Howe has recently confirmed that the teenager is facing another week or two on the sidelines.
Estimated return date - Manchester United (h) 04/03/26
Tino Livramento - hamstring injury
Livramento is still facing a number of weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. Howe admitted at the end of January that it would still be another five or six weeks until the England international would be able to return to action. That timescale should see him return before the March international break.
Estimated return date -Chelsea(a) 14/03/26
Bruno Guimaraes - muscle injury
Guimaraes suffered an injury late on against Spurs earlier this month and has not featured for the Magpies since. An estimated eight to ten weeks on the sidelines will keep Guimaraes out of action until April.
Guimaraes could miss 12 matches in all by the time he returns to full fitness, including both legs of their Champions League Round of 16 and the Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland. An exact date for his return after the international break could be determined by Newcastle United’s progress in the FA Cup.
Estimated return date - Crystal Palace (a) weekend of April 11 OR FA Cup Sixth Round weekend on April 4/5
Sven Botman - back injury
Botman has missed Newcastle United’s last three matches in all competitions with a back injury. There was hope that he would be fit enough to return at the weekend, but he was not named in Howe’s matchday squad.
Estimated return date - Qarabag (h) 24/02/26
Yoane Wissa - knock
Wissa picked up a knock in training earlier this month and has been ruled-out for ‘a couple of games’. The DR Congo international, therefore, is expected to miss their home clash against Qarabag but could return to face Everton in the Premier League on Saturday.
Estimated return date - Everton (h) 28/02/26
Malick Thiaw - suspension
Thiaw picked up his third Champions League booking last week and will not feature against Qarabag on Tuesday night. He will be back available for selection this weekend.
Estimated return date - Everton (h) 28/02/26
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