Official Newcastle United injury update – Availability ahead of Nottingham Forest match and beyond | OneFootball

Official Newcastle United injury update on Friday morning.

Eddie Howe talking to journalists.

The NUFC Head Coach speaking ahead of this match against Nottingham Forest.

Eddie Howe hoping to see his team make it thirteen wins in sixteen games, in all competitions.

Newcastle United now hoping to get the win that would take them to within three points for Forest and third place.

The NUFC Head Coach giving this Newcastle United injury update.

Pointers as to availability for this Nottingham Forest match and beyond.

Official Newcastle United injury update from Eddie Howe ahead of Nottingham Forest on Sunday – 21 February 2025:

Eddie Howe on Sven Botman:

“Don’t think Sven will be available for this weekend.

“We will have to see how things stand.

“He is making progress, good progress.

“He is very much on track but not quite there yet.”

Eddie Howe on Joelinton:

Joe is doing really well, pushing as he always does.

As for Jamaal Lascelles, Eddie Howe revealing that the defender is out on the grass now working with the physios. However, it will be towards the end of the season before he could potentially return to action.

So these three Newcastle United players look definitely set to be missing, hopefully nobody else for this huge Forest match.

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