Newcastle United defender Sven Botman is expected to be out for “six to nine months” after a scan revealed he needs surgery on a knee injury.
The Netherlands international injured his anterior cruciate ligament in Saturday’s FA Cup defeat at Manchester City and had to be substituted late on.
The 24-year-old centre-back will have surgery next week.
“Everyone at Newcastle United wishes Sven a full and speedy recovery,” said the Premier League club.
Botman initially sustained a knee injury in September and missed 17 games – including the final five of the Magpies’ Champions League group games – before returning in December.
Newcastle said it was decided not to send Botman for surgery at that stage and he regained full fitness through a rehabilitation programme.
Botman has started the majority of Newcastle’s matches since his return but had to be brought off in the 83rd minute of the 2-0 loss to Manchester City in their quarter-final tie at the weekend.
Newcastle added: “Following further assessment, a scan has confirmed that he sustained an injury to his ACL during Saturday’s match and he is expected to return to action within six to nine months.”
