Sven Botman
NEWNetherlands
Left
Jan 12, 2000
26
6'4"
179 lb
CB
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Controlled Centre Back
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Suffers facial fracture
Botman is out until the closing weeks of the season after surgery on a facial fracture, according to his club.
Analysis: Botman had to come off with a head injury Sunday and has now received a further operation on his face after a fracture was confirmed, leaving him out for a decent run. He will now focus on a return in the final few weeks of the season, likely not close to being an option until the end of April. It will likely still require him to wear a mask when taking the field, possibly hindering his play a bit. This is a loss of a regular defender, so it will force a change, with Malick Thiaw and Dan Burn likely to continue as starters, as Fabian Schar (ankle) serves as the first backup option.
Off with head injury
Botman was forced off in the 54th minute of Sunday's match against Sunderland due to an apparent head injury.
Analysis: Botman had to end his day early Sunday and will now be in danger of missing time due to a possible concussion, exiting with a head injury. Luckily for the club and defender, he will have time to recover, as the international break is about to take place, and they don't play again until April 12. That should be enough time to recover, regardless of whether he does have a concussion or not, with Malick Thiaw taking his spot against Sunderland.
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