Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that talented young full-back Tino Livramento will be sidelined for around two months after sustaining an injury.
The 21-year-old, who has been a bright spark for the Magpies since joining from Southampton, picked up the injury during last weekend’s game against Arsenal and is now expected to miss a crucial stretch of fixtures in both the Premier League and European competition.
“It’s a big blow for us because Tino has been excellent whenever he’s played,” Howe told reporters. “He’s an important part of the squad, but we have to give him time to recover fully.”
“The specialist confirmed it is an 8-week injury, which is a blow for us with the number of games we have in that period. It is a ligament injury and it will take time to recover,” he added.
Livramento’s absence will force Newcastle to lean more heavily on defensive options such as Kieran Trippier and Javier Manquillo, with Howe stressing the need for squad depth as the campaign intensifies.
The news comes as Newcastle United continue to battle through a congested schedule, with injuries to key players piling up during a decisive stage of the new season.
