Explained: Why did Newcastle's Sven Botman play on with existing knee injury?

Wednesday 20 March 2024 20:29, UK

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Sky Sports News Northeast reporter Keith Downie explains why Newcastle's Sven Botman was allowed to play with an existing knee problem, after being ruled out for a further six to nine months with an ACL injury.

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