Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff has said that fellow teammate Sven Botman “can do everything” as his return from injury nears, explaining why the defender could play for any club in the world.
The Dutchman has been missing from the Magpies starting XI since March after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in last seasons FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City.
The 24-year-old is due to return to action in December much to the delight of Newcastle fans and head coach Eddie Howe. His side have kept just two clean sheets in the Premier League this season.
Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast alongside Gary Lineker and former Magpie Alan Shearer, Longstaff said: “He (Botman) is lightning quick, he’s strong, but he’s unbelievable on the ball as well.
“As the modern centre-back, he can do everything. That’s why, for me, he could go and play for the top teams tomorrow, and I think the whole country or the whole world would see how good he is. He’s coming back from an ACL, so I don’t want to put too much pressure on him coming back.
“I think Alex (Isak) and Sven are the two that, when I look at them, I think they could go and play for the top teams in the world tomorrow. Not that the others (Bruno and Tonali) couldn’t, but I just think there’s something about them two which is special.”
Howe is also without fellow centre-back Jamaal Lascelles who suffered a similar injury to Botman. Like the Dutchman, he is due to return before the end of the year.
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Author : Olly Hawkins
Publish date : 2024-10-24 13:56:19
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