Major official Newcastle United injury update ahead of Manchester City game

Written on Friday, 20 February 2026
Joe Dixon

An official Newcastle United injury update ahead of the Manchester City match.

Eddie Howe hoping to follow up three away wins in a row.

Victories at Spurs, Aston Villa and Qarabag FK.

That trio of wins in three different competitions.

Now back to Premier League action and can Eddie Howe and his team build on that league win at Spurs?

Eddie Howe giving this Newcastle United injury update ahead of Saturday.

Official Newcastle United injury update from Eddie Howe:

Sven Botman

Great news on the centre-back, with Eddie Howe on Friday morning saying he expects the Dutch defender to be back in the matchday squad tomorrow.

Lewis Miley

The Head Coach saying that whilst the teenager won’t be available on Saturday night, he should be back available by a fortnight’s time at the latest.

Yoane Wissa

The striker will also miss the Man City.

However, Eddie Howe thinks Wissa could be available against Qarabag on Tuesday.

Tino Livramento

The United boss saying Tino is making good progress but that early March is still the time when he expects him back.

Great to hear Sven Botman is now following Joelinton in terms of back in contention now to play.

For this Manchester City match though, Eddie Howe still set to be without Bruno, Schar, Wissa, Tino, Krafth and Miley.

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