Newcastle United defender Sven Botman will undergo knee surgery and miss the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool at Wembley (March 16), according to the Daily Mail.The Newcastle centre-back consulted

Daniel Wales with the latest North East and Yorkshire sport headlines, including reports suggesting that Newcastle United defender Sven Botman will miss the Carabao Cup final next week with a knee injury.

Sven Botman injury struggles continue as the Dutchman prepares for surgery on a knee issue that has kept him sidelined since early February. The Newcastle United defender has not featured for the club since the Carabao Cup second leg with Arsenal, with Eddie Howe recently confirming what was initially believed to be a minor setback.