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title: "Newcastle United release new Sven Botman update ahead of Crystal Palace"
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# Newcastle United release new Sven Botman update ahead of Crystal Palace

- Newcastle United defender expected to be fit to face against Crystal Palace
- Sven Botman to take precautionary measure at Selhurst Park
- Eddie Howe also boosted by Lewis Miley return

**Newcastle United have released a new image of defender Sven Botman in training on social media ahead of making the trip down to Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon.**

The 26-year-old has had an injury-plagued season and it had been feared that another period on the sidelines could be coming following a coming together with Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey last time out.

Botman collided with his compatriot in the derby at St James’ Park and was confirmed to have sustained a facial fracture as a result. The injury sounded serious but it is not expected to keep the player out of any games.

The centre-back missed the key run of festive fixtures with a hamstring injury but had been handed starts against both Chelsea and Sunderland. It had been reported on Friday that Botman’s eligibility to play would come with the need to wear a face mask.

## Newcastle United share Sven Botman image

In a [photo](https://x.com/NUFC/status/2042947312247267640)shared by the club on Saturday, Botman could now be seen sporting the protective equipment. It’s not the first time that the player has worn a similar mask, adopting the nickname ‘Sven Batman’.

Fans online flocked to the comments on Instagram to share images of the iconic cartoon character. One wrote: “Howay Batman. Take us to get a European place.”

Another joked: “Just needs to rock up with his Batmobile instead of Rolls Royce the morra.”

> SB4 🦇 [pic.twitter.com/6NZCd5qG4u](https://t.co/6NZCd5qG4u)
>
> — Newcastle United (@NUFC) [April 11, 2026](https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/2042947312247267640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Howe will be delighted that the face mask exists and means he can call upon Botman. Speaking about the player in January, when he returned from a previous injury, the Magpies boss said: “He’s been such a big presence in our backline when he’s been fit.

## Eddie Howe: Botman ‘one of best defenders in Premier League’

“We’ve missed him for a long period of time, but for me, when he is fit, he’s one of the best defenders in the Premier League. He’s a great lad, a real towering presence and very good with the ball. He’s been a vital signing for us.

“He’s not the most patient person, generally. He really wants to play, and he wants to win. He’s got a very strong personality, but I admire that in him.

“Like any player when he’s been injured and the length of time that he’s been out, I think he’s got frustrated in certain moments, but he handled himself always with class – and now he’s back. We’re delighted to have him.”

In other news, [Liverpool confirm Newcastle United transfer target will leave this summer](https://readnewcastle.com/2026/04/11/liverpool-confirm-newcastle-united-transfer-target-leave-summer-transfer-rumour/).