Sven Botman was shocked by something that happened during his Newcastle under-21 injury return

Tue 17 December 2024 8:55, UK

Whilst Newcastle United will be in no mind to rush Sven Botman back from his lengthy injury for the first-team, it was an excellent moment for the club when the defender returned to under-21 action on Monday evening.

Botman played 60 minutes alongside youngster Charlie McArthur at the heart of Newcastle’s defence in their 3-2 win over Chelsea.

Lewis Miley was the other notable name featuring in the game for the home🍷 side, playing 45 minutes as he too takes steps to reach full fitness once again.

Eddie Howe’s options will certainly be stronger for having both back available in the coming weeks and months, perhaps explaining wꦉhy he was taking such a keen interest at Whitley Park.

Sven Botman surprised by Eddie Howe’s attendance during his injury return

Howe, Jason Tindall and the likes of Jamal Lascelles were all in attendance to wat🐠ch Botman make his injury return – a classy gesture from senior figureꦇs at the club.

Bo𓂃tman was asked about their attendance in an after the full-time, a🌸nd the defender admitted that he had no idea about their plans to wrap up and come down to watch the game.

Speaking about his return initially, the Dutc𝔍hman said: “Yeah, good feeling, just to get the whole feeling of the match day to test ꧒yourself again – it was a good day.

“If there’s a clean sheet then I’m always pleased, but it was more about mysel🍸f and my injury and I’m pleased that ever𝕴ything went well – a good night.”

Botma♏n wa🏅s then asked about those figures mentioned who made the effort to come to the match.

He replied: “Yeah it’s always nice to see them around, I didn’t know that they were🥃 coming.

“But it’s been a long few months, my teammates have wished me all the best as well s𝓰o it’s nice to see them here.”

Eddie Howe’s long-term back four is emerging at Newcastle

Judging by his minutes on Monday evening, it would seem likely that Botman m🐭ay properly return early in the new year which would be a huge boost for Howe.

The Newcastle boss has settled on a duo of D𒉰an Burn and Fabian Schar or late, but there’s no doubt that Botman is Schar’s preferred partner.

Interestingly🦩, Lloyd Kelly hasn’t been able to disrupt Howe’s back line, even whilst Botman has been out for so long.

Lewis Hall is going from💯 strength to strength at left-ꦕback and a long-term back four is seemingly emerging.

Perhaps Schar will need to be replaced in time, but that certainly shouldn’t be a priority for the club righꩵt 💖now.

Newcastle are unlikely to spend in January, a message that Howe has received🌟 loud and clear.

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Sven Botman was shocked by something that happened during his Newcastle under-21 injury return

Sven Botman surprised by Eddie Howe’s attendance during his injury return

Eddie Howe’s long-term back four is emerging at Newcastle