Newcastle defender Livramento for two months

Newcastle Defendantino Livramento will be missing for eight weeks with the knee injury which forced him to miss the last team in England.

The versatile back, 22, was injured in the knee against Arsenal last week after an annoying landing.

Manager Eddie Howe said: “Tino went to see a specialist a few days ago because the scan was initially better than we thought.

“He confirmed that it looked like an eight -week injury, which is a blow given our schedule, but it seems better than what we were initially feared.”

Kieran Trippier, who was linked to a distance from the club during the summer, will now fill up and Howe said he was satisfied with the quality of his team.

“It is the beauty of the team and the strength of the team we have, which will make a difference for us. We have a real depth in the strength of the defensive areas,” added Howe.

“Losing Tino is a hard blow for us with his athletics and his quality, but I have spoke several times about the role that Kieran plays and his experience and quality that he brings to the team.”