# Newcastle Hit by Major Blow: Tino Livramento Out for Two Months After Knee Injury URL: https://technosports.co.in/newcastle-tino-livramento-out-for-2-months-knee/ Published: 2025-10-03 Updated: 2025-10-03 Author: Ankush Mallick [**Newcastle** United](https://www.newcastleunited.com/en) have been dealt a significant blow with manager Eddie Howe confirming that right-back Tino Livramento will be sidelined for approximately six to eight weeks following a knee injury sustained against Arsenal. The 22-year-old England international was stretchered off in distressing circumstances during Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at St James’ Park, sparking immediate fears of a serious setback for the Magpies. ## The Injury: What Happened to Livramento? | **Injury Details** | **Information** | | --- | --- | | **Player** | Tino Livramento | | **Age** | 22 years old | | **Match** | Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal (Premier League) | | **Injury Type** | Knee ligament injury | | **How Occurred** | Fell awkwardly after jumping for a header | | **Initial Reaction** | Stretchered off in tears | | **Expected Timeline** | 6-8 weeks (approximately 2 months) | | **Potential Return** | Post-November international break | | **Target Match** | vs Manchester City (November 22) | The injury occurred during the second half of **Newcastle’s** home defeat to Arsenal, when **Livramento** landed awkwardly after challenging for an aerial ball. The sight of the young defender being carried off on a stretcher, visibly emotional, immediately raised concerns given his injury history—having previously lost over a year of his career to an ACL rupture while at Southampton. ## Eddie Howe’s Official Confirmation Speaking after **Newcastle’s** impressive 4-0 Champions League victory over Union Saint-Gilloise in Brussels, Howe provided the long-awaited update on **Livramento’s** condition following consultation with specialists on Tuesday. ![Eddie howe](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Eddie-Howe-1024x683.avif) “***From [Tuesday’s] meeting with a specialist, we think Tino will be roughly around six to eight weeks***,” Howe explained. “***Which is probably positive from where we were after the Arsenal game, thinking he might be months***.” “***So yeah, we’re probably looking, not this international break, but maybe the next one he could be back. So certainly more positive, yeah, than we initially feared***.” ### Initial Uncertainty and Caution The **Newcastle** manager had been deliberately cautious in the immediate aftermath of the injury, refusing to provide premature assessments that could prove incorrect. In his pre-match press conference before the Union SG clash, Howe said: “***We’re still awaiting feedback on the extent of his injury, but I think apart from that we’re okay. I’m better off waiting before giving any indication on that because that could be a mistake. Let’s wait and see in the next couple of days***.” This measured approach reflected the seriousness with which **Newcastle** were treating **Livramento’s** injury, particularly given reports that the club was seeking a second opinion on his swollen knee. ## The Relief: Not Another ACL While a six-to-eight-week absence represents a significant blow for **Newcastle**, there was palpable relief that the diagnosis wasn’t more severe. Initial fears centered on the possibility of another ACL injury—a nightmare scenario given **Livramento’s** previous cruciate ligament rupture. Howe’s description of the news as “***positive***” compared to initial expectations underscores how concerned the medical team was when **Livramento** went down. The sight of the defender in tears as he left the pitch had suggested he feared the worst, potentially reliving the trauma of his devastating injury at Southampton. ![Livramento injured](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Livramento-Injured-1024x993.webp) *NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Tino Livramento of Newcastle United in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Newcastle United FC and FC Barcelona at St James’ Park on September 18, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)* Early reports confirmed it is a ligament injury but not an ACL tear, allowing **Newcastle** to plan for his return rather than face another season-long absence for one of their most important players. ## Matches Livramento Will Miss The six-to-eight-week timeline means **Livramento** is expected to miss at least 13 matches across all competitions—a substantial portion of **Newcastle’s** demanding schedule as they juggle Premier League, Champions League, and domestic cup commitments. ### Confirmed Absences (Already Missed) **Champions League:** - Union Saint-Gilloise (October 2) ✓ 4-0 win ### Expected Absences **Premier League:** - Nottingham Forest (October 6) - Brighton & Hove Albion (October 18) - Everton (October 26) - Chelsea (November 2) - Arsenal (November 9) - Ipswich Town (November 16) **Champions League:** - PSV Eindhoven (October 8) - Borussia Dortmund (October 22) - Inter Milan (November 6) **Carabao Cup:** - Fourth Round fixture (October 29/30) **FA Cup:** - Potential Third Round fixture (if applicable) The earliest realistic return date appears to be the home match against Manchester City on November 22, though even that may come too soon depending on his recovery progress. ## The Trippier Solution With **Livramento** unavailable, veteran right-back Kieran Trippier will be called upon to fill the void—a role he’s already begun assuming. The 35-year-old was named in the starting lineup for the Union SG match and is expected to feature prominently until **Livramento** returns. ![Kieran trippier](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Kieran-Trippier-1024x717.webp) *NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Kieran Trippier of Newcastle United applauds the fans during the warm up before the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Newcastle United FC and FC Barcelona at St James’ Park on September 18, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ed Sykes/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)* ### Trippier’s Situation **Career Status:** - Age: 35 years old - Contract: Final year at **Newcastle** - Transfer Speculation: Linked with summer moves away - Current Form: Started season strongly Howe will need to carefully manage Trippier’s minutes given his age and the extended period he’ll be required to deputize. The **Newcastle** boss expressed confidence in having quality depth, though Trippier’s workload will inevitably increase significantly over the coming weeks. “***I’m pleased with the quality in the squad***,” Howe commented, indicating faith in his experienced backup despite the challenging circumstances. ## Impact on Newcastle’s Season **Livramento’s** absence comes at a particularly difficult time for **Newcastle**, who are navigating a challenging period across multiple competitions. ### Current Season Situation **Premier League Form:** - Position: Mid-table struggle - Recent Results: Just one win in six league games - Upcoming Fixtures: Crucial matches against top-six rivals **Champions League Campaign:** - Started with 2-1 defeat to Barcelona - Rebounded with 4-0 win over Union SG - Critical fixtures ahead against PSV, Dortmund, and Inter **Squad Depth Concerns:** The injury compounds existing **Newcastle** issues, with Yoane Wissa and Jacob Ramsey also currently sidelined. ## Livramento’s Importance to Newcastle To understand the magnitude of this blow, it’s essential to recognize **Livramento’s** significance to **Newcastle’s** system. The 22-year-old has been one of Howe’s most consistent performers since his £40million move from Southampton. ![Tino livramento](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Tino-Livramento-1024x576.webp) ### This Season’s Impact - Featured in **every** **Newcastle** game before the Arsenal match - Established as first-choice right-back - Cementing credentials as future England international - On Thomas Tuchel’s radar for national team selection His pace, defensive solidity, and attacking contributions down the right flank have made him indispensable to **Newcastle’s** tactical approach, particularly in their wing-back system where his athleticism is crucial. ## The Emotional Toll Perhaps the most distressing aspect of the injury was **Livramento’s** visible emotional reaction when leaving the pitch. Having previously experienced the devastating setback of an ACL rupture that cost him over a year of his career, the defender’s immediate fear was understandable. “***Seeing him go off in that manner was really distressing***,” Howe admitted immediately after the Arsenal match, his concern evident even before receiving medical feedback. The relief that this injury, while serious, is nowhere near as catastrophic as initially feared provides some comfort for both player and club. ## Other Injury Concerns at Newcastle **Newcastle’s** injury list extends beyond **Livramento**, with Howe managing several fitness concerns simultaneously. ### Yoane Wissa **Status:** On track to return after November international break **Injury:** Knee problem **Details:** Hasn’t featured since £55million transfer from Brentford **Timeline:** Suffered injury on DR Congo international duty **Target Return:** Brighton match (October 18) ![Yoane wissa](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Yoane-Wissa-1-1024x768.webp) Howe provided an update: “***I think we’re still on track for where we were, which is after this international break. He hasn’t trained on the grass yet, so we haven’t seen him as part of any team training***.” ### Jacob Ramsey **Status:** Pushing for fitness **Injury:** Ankle problem **Details:** Injured in first **Newcastle** start against Leeds United **Transfer:** Signed from Aston Villa for £39million in August **Progress:** Recently returned to grass training **Target Return:** Brighton match (October 18) ![Jacob ramsey to newcastle from aston villa](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Jacob-Ramsey-to-Newcastle-from-Aston-Villa-1024x576.webp) ### Lewis Hall **Status:** Available but minutes being managed **Injury:** Body fatigue **Situation:** Missed Arsenal match but traveled to Belgium **Management:** Careful workload monitoring ![Lewis hall](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Lewis-Hall-1024x819.webp) ### Fabian Schar **Status:** Returned to squad **Injury:** Concussion **Details:** Took shot to face vs Barcelona **Missed Matches:** Bournemouth, Bradford City, Arsenal **Return:** Available for Union SG match ![Fabian schar](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Fabian-Schar-1024x683.webp) *NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 13: Fabian Schär of Newcastle United FC (5) arrives for the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James’ Park on September 13, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Harriet Massey/Newcastle United via Getty Images)* ## The Positive Spin: Arsenal Defeat as Motivation Despite the crushing late defeat to Arsenal and the **Livramento** injury blow, Howe has sought to use the circumstances as motivation rather than allowing it to become a debilitating hangover. “***The Arsenal defeat should be a motivator, not a hangover***,” Howe insisted. “***We needed to do better in those last few moments. It would have been a big point. We need to use that as a motivation***.” The dominant 4-0 victory over Union SG, with goals from Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon (two penalties), and Harvey Barnes, demonstrated **Newcastle’s** ability to bounce back—though doing so without **Livramento** for two months will test their resilience further. ## Tactical Adjustments Required Howe reverted to a back four against Union SG, with Dan Burn and Kieran Trippier as full-backs, suggesting potential tactical flexibility in **Livramento’s** absence. However, the loss of **Livramento’s** unique attributes—particularly his pace and ability to play as an attacking wing-back—may force strategic modifications. **Newcastle** have generally thrived with overlapping full-backs providing width, and **Livramento’s** explosiveness has been key to stretching defenses. Trippier offers different qualities—experience, crossing ability, and set-piece delivery—but lacks the raw pace that makes **Livramento** such a weapon. ## The Road to Recovery The confirmation of a six-to-eight-week timeline provides **Newcastle** with a framework for planning **Livramento’s** rehabilitation. The process will likely involve: 1. **Initial Rest and Assessment** (Week 1-2): Allowing swelling to subside 2. **Physiotherapy and Strengthening** (Week 3-4): Rebuilding knee stability 3. **Return to Light Training** (Week 5-6): Gradual reintroduction to football activities 4. **Full Training Integration** (Week 7-8): Preparing for match readiness 5. **Return to Competition** (Post-Week 8): Likely against Manchester City or later Given his ACL history, **Newcastle** will be especially cautious about rushing **Livramento** back, prioritizing long-term health over short-term availability. ## Newcastle Must Navigate Without Key Defender The confirmation that Tino **Livramento** will miss approximately two months represents a significant test for **Newcastle** as they navigate a crucial period in their season. While the news could have been far worse—with initial fears of a multi-month or even season-ending injury proving unfounded—the loss of such a key player for 13 matches will undoubtedly impact the Magpies’ performance across multiple competitions. ![Livramento](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Livramento-1024x683.webp) Eddie Howe’s squad depth will be tested, Kieran Trippier’s veteran presence will be vital, and **Newcastle’s** tactical flexibility will be examined. The hope is that when **Livramento** does return—potentially for that tantalizing home fixture against Manchester City in late November—**Newcastle** will have successfully weathered the storm and the young England defender will be ready to resume his development at St James’ Park. For now, the Magpies must make do without one of their brightest talents, hoping the worst fears didn’t materialize and counting down the weeks until **Livramento** can once again charge down that right flank. Read More: [“Have You Ever Played Football?” – De la Fuente Fires Back at Critics Over Lamine Yamal Injury Controversy](https://technosports.co.in/de-la-fuente-lamine-yamal-injury-controversy/) ## FAQs ### How long will Tino Livramento be out injured? Tino Livramento is expected to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks (approximately two months) with a knee ligament injury sustained against Arsenal. Eddie Howe confirmed he could potentially return after the November international break, with a target date around the Manchester City match on November 22. ### How did Livramento get injured? Livramento sustained the injury during Newcastle’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal on September 28, 2025. He fell awkwardly after jumping for a header in the second half and was stretchered off the pitch visibly emotional, initially raising fears of a serious knee problem. ### Is Livramento’s injury another ACL tear? No, early reports confirm this is NOT another ACL injury for Livramento. While it is a ligament injury, it’s significantly less severe than the ACL rupture he suffered at Southampton that previously cost him over a year of his career. ### How many matches will Livramento miss for Newcastle? Livramento is expected to miss at least 13 matches across all competitions, including Premier League fixtures against Nottingham Forest, Brighton, Everton, Chelsea, Arsenal and Ipswich Town, plus Champions League games against PSV, Dortmund and Inter Milan, and Carabao Cup matches. ### Who will replace Livramento at right-back for Newcastle? Kieran Trippier, the 35-year-old veteran, will deputize for Livramento during his absence. Trippier has already started Newcastle’s Champions League match against Union Saint-Gilloise and is expected to feature prominently until Livramento returns, though his minutes will need careful management given his age.