Newcastle defender Tino Livramento is set for a six-to-eight week layoff with a hamstring injury, ruling him out of Cup ties and several Premier League fixtures. Betting angle: Newcastle look more vulnerable defensively — punters might favour BTTS or Over 2.5 goal markets in upcoming matches and consider backing Lewis Hall to start as a short-term value play.
Newcastle hit as Tino Livramento ruled out for six to eight weeks
Tino Livramento limped out of Newcastle’s FA Cup win with a hamstring problem and scans now indicate a six- to eight-week absence. The 23-year-old’s injury compounds an already stretched defensive unit and arrives at a vital point in the season, leaving Eddie Howe to reshuffle options down the flanks.
Nature of the injury and recovery timeline
Scans have revealed a significant hamstring issue that medical staff expect will keep Livramento sidelined until early March if recovery proceeds without setbacks. The club will adopt a cautious rehabilitation plan given the high risk of hamstring recurrence, prioritising a full return over a rushed comeback.
Matches and competitions affected
Livramento will miss the remainder of January and much of February, ruling him out of the FA Cup fourth-round tie and a string of Premier League fixtures. He has already missed the first leg of the League Cup semi-final and will be unavailable for the second leg. The layoff could also cause him to miss any midweek or cup-based fixtures scheduled across the next two months.
Immediate impact on Newcastle’s backline
With Kieran Trippier and Fabian Schär also carrying fitness concerns, Livramento’s absence removes an important source of width, pace and defensive balance. Lewis Hall is the most obvious short-term replacement and may be handed extended starting duties, while the club could explore January reinforcement options to plug the gap.
Betting implications for punters
Livramento’s injury increases Newcastle’s defensive vulnerability, which should influence short-term markets. Practical angles for bettors: - Consider BTTS (Both Teams To Score) and Over 2.5 goals in upcoming Magpies fixtures where Newcastle face offensively capable opponents. - Avoid relying on Newcastle clean-sheet bets until the defensive picture stabilises. - Monitor player markets: Lewis Hall starting or assists/over-under props may offer value while he fills in. - Expect slight market movement for Newcastle match odds; bookies may shorten lines for opposition attacks.
What fans and the club can expect next
Medical staff will monitor progress closely with a staged return to training targeted in late February or early March. If rehabilitation goes smoothly Livramento could be available for the run-in, but the timeline will remain flexible depending on how he responds to treatment. In the meantime, Newcastle must adapt tactically and may lean on squad depth or the transfer window to steady the defence.
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Newcastle United have been dealt a severe blow with reports confirming that defender Tino Livramento is facing a spell of around two months on the sidelines with a significant hamstring injury. The 23-year-old was forced off just before the hour mark during the Magpies’ dramatic FA Cup third-round victory over Bournemouth on Saturday. Livramento, who [...]The post Newcastle hit by major injury blow as star player ruled out for up to two months appeared first on CaughtOffside.
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