Newcastle United are still assessing Tino Livramento knee injury after the defender was stretchered off against Arsenal. Eddie Howe says the club will wait for full medical feedback before setting any timeline. The setback comes ahead of a Champions League trip to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and a Premier League visit to Nottingham Forest. With other senior absentees already in the mix, this is a delicate week for selection and rhythm.
Howe provides measured update on Tino Livramento knee issue
Livramento suffered the injury during Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal at St James’ Park on September 28, 2025. He left the pitch on a stretcher, with Dan Burn consoling him as he departed. Speaking before the midweek tie, Howe confirmed Livramento is out while they await the extent of the damage. He stressed there would be no speculation until the medical team reports back, noting that guessing now could mislead supporters and the squad.
As it stands, the full-back has undergone a scan and Newcastle are seeking a second opinion while swelling subsides. The aim is to get a clear diagnosis before making any decision on his short-term programme. Until then, the staff will plan conservatively and keep alternatives ready at right-back and on the flank.
Selection impact for Champions League and league
Livramento has not travelled for Wednesday night’s Champions League match at Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. He is also a doubt for Sunday’s Premier League game at Nottingham Forest as assessment continues. The timing is awkward, given Newcastle’s existing injuries to Yoane Wissa and Jacob Ramsey, who are ruled out until after the October international break. Wissa, a £55million signing from Brentford, is yet to debut due to a knee problem sustained with DR Congo, while Ramsey picked up an ankle injury in the goalless draw at Leeds United just days before Wissa arrived.
Club captain Jamaal Lascelles is ineligible for now after being left out of the Champions League squad. He could be added later if registration rules allow, though that conversation may hinge on the final verdict on Livramento’s knee. For now, Howe must protect legs, manage substitutions, and lean on tactical flexibility in wide defensive areas.
What this means for the week ahead
Newcastle’s late defeat to Arsenal turned on fine margins after Nick Woltemade’s first-half opener was overturned by Mikel Merino’s 84th-minute equaliser and Gabriel’s winner deep into stoppage time. The performance offered plenty to build on, yet the Livramento injury changes the plan. The immediate priorities are control in Europe and smart rotation before Forest. If the medical news is positive, options return quickly. If not, the next fortnight becomes a test of resourcefulness across two competitions, with clarity on Lascelles’ status and the wing-back balance likely to follow.
