Sven Botman undergoes facial surgery after Tyne-Wear defeat to Sunderland | OneFootball

Sven Botman undergoes facial surgery after Tyne-Wear defeat to Sunderland | OneFootball

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·24. März 2026

Sven Botman undergoes facial surgery after Tyne-Wear defeat to Sunderland

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Sven Botman has undergone surgery on a facial fracture after a collision with Sunderland forward Brian Brobbey in the Tyne-Wear derby. He faces a spell out, though he is expected to be back in the closing weeks of the campaign.

The club said in a statement that the operation was successful and that he was substituted under concussion protocol during the second half at St James' Park.


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The defender left the field in the 55th minute of Sunday's defeat.

The derby setback added to a bruising week for Newcastle, who were beaten 7-2 by Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday evening.

Confirmation arrived on Monday afternoon, and the Dutchman was wished a swift recovery.

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