Everything Eddie Howe said about Tino Livramento amid fresh Newcastle injury concern

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has delivered a mixed update on Tino Livramento after the defender suffered a knee injury in the Carabao Cup win over Fulham. Livramento was forced off in the closing stages and was later seen with an ice pack on his knee, raising fresh concern given his previous problems in the same area.

Howe explained that, while the club does not believe the issue to be structurally serious, the history of injury to that knee complicates the situation. He stressed that Livramento has injured the knee before in a very similar area, which is likely to extend the recovery period even if the current damage is not classified as severe.

As a result, Howe admitted he does not expect to see Livramento back in action for the remainder of the calendar year, suggesting the full-back may not return until around the turn of the year or potentially later. This timeline is a blow for Newcastle, who are already stretched in defensive areas and face a congested run of fixtures.

Howe’s comments reflected both concern and caution. He underlined Livramento’s reliability and importance to the team, noting that the fact such a consistent player felt unable to continue was, in itself, a worrying sign. The manager indicated that the medical staff would continue to assess the defender, but reiterated that Newcastle will not rush him back given his past knee issues.

The situation adds to Newcastle’s wider injury challenges but Howe insisted that the long-term fitness of Livramento is the priority. While clearly disappointed to lose the England international for a significant spell, he framed the club’s approach as one focused on ensuring a full and secure recovery rather than chasing a quick return to the pitch.