Newcastle United suffer a huge injury blow as star full-back Tino Livramento will be sidelined for up to eight weeks after suffering a knee ligament injury. Livramento sustained the injury after being challenged by Arsenal's William Saliba last weekend, which led to him awkwardly landing on the ground. He received medical attention before being stretchered off in the 77th minute.
Saliba's careless tackle led to Livramento's injury
Livramento, who is a regular starter for Newcastle, was impressive on the pitch against the Gunners last Sunday as the Magpies successfully held on to their lead for 50 minutes, however, his departure led to Arsenal equalising through Eberechi Eze's strike in the 84th minute before Gabriel Magalhaes scored a late winner. Livramento awkwardly went down on the ground after Saliba caught him around his waist with a terrible challenge.
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was concerned after the game as he suspected a long injury layoff for his star defender, as he told reporters: "I am concerned because he's such an important player for us. He's been magnificent at the start of this season. He's a big player, so if we are going to lose him it's going to be a huge blow."
Livramento out for up to eight weeks
According to , Livramento will remain out of action for six to eight weeks. He underwent further scans on Tuesday, which revealed the actual impact of the injury. The injury did not happen on landing and the full-back did not rupture his Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
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Howe's men are off to a terrible start in the 2025-26 campaign and it got worse with their loss at home against the Gunners. After their first six matches, the Magpies have registered just one win and are currently struggling in 15th position. They will next face Union Saint-Gilloise away from home in a Champions League fixture on Wednesday.