Transfer expert says Newcastle are 'concerned' about Tino Livramento after latest news
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Newcastle Concerned About Tino Livramento as Eddie Howe Shares Injury Update
Newcastle United are facing growing concerns over Tino Livramento's hamstring injury, with manager Eddie Howe providing a cautious update ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester City. The 23-year-old right-back was forced off in the 59th minute during a grueling 120-minute FA Cup third-round penalty shootout win over Bournemouth, marking his third injury of the season.[1][2][3]
Howe expressed devastation, stating, “No major update. He will be having a scan today to understand the extent of the damage on his hamstring. We will wait and see. We need to know the full extent of the injury and other injuries and timescales and that will impact the transfer window.”[1][3] The muscular issue is a significant worry, likely sidelining Livramento for a period and exacerbating Newcastle's defensive crisis.[2]
The injury pile-up leaves Howe short on options at the back. Fabian Schar is out with an ankle ligament injury and awaiting specialist feedback, Dan Burn is two weeks away from recovering from a lung and rib problem, Emil Krafth is managing a knee issue day-by-day and not at his best, while Will Osula nurses an ankle niggle. Only Lewis Hall, Sven Botman, Malick Thiaw, and Kieran Trippier remain fully fit among senior defenders.[1][2][3] Wingers Anthony Elanga and Jacob Murphy could feature against City after training, but the squad's thin ranks heighten risks in extra time and busy fixtures.[1]
Howe admitted the situation may force transfer moves in January, especially if Livramento and Schar's absences prove lengthy. “It looks like a hamstring problem which is always a worry when it is muscular,” he said post-match, noting the need for “detailed discussions” to bolster depth amid a packed schedule.[2] This defensive nightmare threatens Newcastle's ambitions in the cup and league, with the Man City tie looming as a massive test—Newcastle previously knocked out Guardiola's side in 2023/24.[3]
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