Newcastle United duo Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar won’t be available for the Premier League trip to Crystal Palace.
Schar and Guimaraes have been sidelined since January and February, respectively, and it was hoped they would be back for the visit to Selhurst Park, which follows after a three-week break.
However, both players have suffered setbacks. Schar underwent ankle surgery and is now suffering from an ankle infection, while Guimaraes’ return has been delayed after contracting mumps.
Here’s Newcastle United’s injury list and expected return dates:
Sven Botman
Botman has undergone surgery after sustaining a facial injury during the 2-1 Tyne-Wear derby defeat to Sunderland.
What’s been said?
A club statement read: “Newcastle United defender Sven Botman has undergone successful surgery on a facial fracture,” a club statement read. “Following concussion protocol, the Dutchman was substituted after suffering the injury during the second half of Sunday's game against Sunderland at St. James' Park.
“Sven is not expected to be sidelined for an extended period and hopes to be available again during the closing weeks of the season. Everybody at the club wishes Sven a swift recovery.”
However, Newcastle have since confirmed Botman is expected to be available for the visit to Crystal Palace wearing a protective face mask.
Expected return date
Crystal Palace (A), 12/04.
Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes hasn’t featured since the 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur in February due to a hamstring injury. The Brazilian began his rehabilitation in his homeland before returning to Tyneside post international break.
“Bruno suffered from mumps on his return from Brazil, so that's delayed his return, so he will not be involved in this game. I think there's probably a doubt over the Bournemouth game as well for him.
“No injury concern, more just the illness stopped him doing some key work that we needed him to do to be considered for these games. So he may be the game after, but it's important he comes back when he's ready.”
Expected return date
Arsenal (A) 25/04.
Lewis Miley
Miley hasn’t played since the 1-1 draw away to Paris Saint-Germain on January 28. Initially, the midfielder was thought to have suffered a dead leg but further assessment revealed muscle damage.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
“Lewis trained and trained well with us, that's been a great thing for us to see because we've missed him massively.”
Expected return dates
Crystal Palace (A) 11/04.
Fabian Schar
Schar has been sidelined since the 4-3 victory over Leeds United on January 7 after being forced to undergo ankle surgery. Just as the Swiss defender was nearing a return, he suffered a setback.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
“Fabi unfortunately suffered an infection in his foot. He's been in hospital having a very small operation to get that cleaned out so he won't return for around a month, we think. So that's bad news on him.”
Expected return dates
Nottingham Forest (A) 10/05.
Emil Krafth
Krafth picked up a knee injury on international duty with Sweden in November and after months of struggling to recover, he has recently undergone knee surgery.
What’s Eddie Howe said?
“Emil's had an operation on his knee so I think in all likelihood it looks like the season is over, which is a real blow for us.
“He first suffered the problem on international duty. We hoped that he could come back and be OK, but it was clear in training recently that he wasn't going to get to the level needed and that he needed a surgical intervention.”
Expected return date
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