Newcastle United are awaiting a further update on the defender.
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Sven Botman is set to miss Newcastle United’s fixture against Tottenham Hotspur as he seeks specialist advice on a back issue.
Botman had started 11 of his last 12 matches before dropping out of the starting line-up for the 2-1 victory over Manchester City nine days ago.
The Dutchman played the final quarter of an hour to help the Magpies see out the victory, however was an unused substitute in the 2-1 defeat to Marseille three days later.
Ahead of Saturday evening’s 4-1 win away to Everton, United head coach Eddie Howe revealed Botman had been nursing a back problem. As it happens, the defender was left out of the squad for the visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Newcastle United issue Sven Botman injury update
Speaking after the game, Howe said: “He's been to see a specialist, or he's going to see a specialist, should I say. Fingers crossed it's not too long.
“Any absence with a player of Sven's qualities, especially with the injuries that he has had, is a blow for us. So, fingers crossed.”
As of Monday morning, Botman was still waiting to see a specialist, which suggests the visit of Spurs on Tuesday night will come too soon for him as the club awaits guidance on how to treat his injury.
At his pre-match press conference, Howe said: “With Sven, he's going to see a specialist in the next couple of days, just to get a sort of definitive opinion, whether he needs an injection or whether he's able to rest for a few days and then resume training. So we'll wait and see.”
Newcastle United well-stocked at centre-back
Fortunately for Newcastle, they are well-stocked at centre-back as it stands with Malick Thiaw, Dan Burn and Fabian Schar all available. Howe also has the experience of Jamaal Lascelles to call on if required.
It has been left to Burn, Schar and Botman - when fit - to compete for their place at centre-back with Thiaw, who joined from AC Milan for £35million in the summer, quickly becoming undroppable.
Thiaw is the only player to start the last 15 matches in a row, where he scored a brace against Everton on his last appearance.
On Thiaw, Howe said: “You never quite know how long it will take a player to feel comfortable and confident within the team and with their peers and in the way that we play.
“I think Malick had a little period where he had to wait. Fabi and Dan had done really, really well then I think Fabi got a concussion, he got an opportunity and he's never looked back from that moment and today I thought he was outstanding.
“Two great goals, two huge moments for us, but he's been really consistent. I think that's the biggest compliment I can give him. He's physically been able to handle the games, he's looked really strong and another top performer.”