Another ACL nightmare for Newcastle! Eddie Howe’s woes continue with captain Jamaal Lascalles set for lengthy spell on sidelines alongside Sven Botman

The Magpies captain limped off after just 17 minutes of his team's 4-3 win against West Ham on Saturday. The centre-back was sent to see a specialist and has since been diagnosed with an ACL rupture and will require surgery.

The 30-year-old's severe injury comes as the latest blow for Eddie Howe's team, who recently saw fellow defender Sven Botman ruled out for several months with a cruciate ligament injury of his own. Newcastle will be without both players for the rest of the season and part of the 2024-25 campaign. Furthermore, they were given another headache with midfielder Sandro Tonali, who is already suspended for breaking betting rules, facing another lengthy ban after being charged with 50 more violations.

"Newcastle United can confirm that club captain Jamaal Lascelles suffered a rupture to the ACL in his right knee during Saturday's victory over West Ham United," a statement from the club read.

"After seeing a specialist consultant, he is expected to undergo surgery next week and will be out for six-to-nine months."

Howe's team are currently eighth in the Premier League and will take on relegation candidates Everton in their next match on Wednesday. Four days later they will travel to London to take on Fulham at Craven Cottage.