Tino Livramento Injury Update: Latest Details, Recovery Timeline and Impact on Team

During the last gameweek before matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League in the English Premier League, Newcastle United was handed a loss by a goal by Arsenal at St. James' Park. In the same match, Newcastle United full back Tino Liveramento was stretched off in the second half after he collided with William Saliba while challenging for a header.

At that time, Tino Livramento injury didn't look severe and he tried to continue but failed as he collapsed in visible distress, sparking fears of a recurrence of his 2022 ACL rupture at Southampton.

Tino Livramento Injury Details

The match between Arsenal and Newcastle United in the English Premier League became heated when both teams were levelled 1-1 in the clash and were aggressively looking to score a goal to take all three points from the fixture. In the same hustle and bustle and a corner kick was taken in which the English full back collided with William Saliba while he was trying to head the ball. The collision was so intense that even after trying to continue, he failed and collapsed on the field in despair.

After the incident took place, fans and viewers who were watching the match started to presume the severity of the injury. Some said Livramento 2025/26 season has come to an end, others said that he might have torn his ACL again, which will force the player to stay away from the pitch for at least 12-14 weeks. Speculations came to an end after Newcastle manager Eddie Howe gave Tino Livramento Injury update in the press conference held after the match. In the press conference, Howe told the media that it's a knee issue but the ACL surgery that happened before has not impacted and further tests are going on.

On 1st October, a fresh Tino Livramento injury update was provided, with the club confirming that the player is set to miss action for 6–8 weeks and will only return after that period.

How Does Tino Livramento Injury Affect Newcastle United?

The young right-back, a key starter, will miss 6-8 weeks, impacting around 10 games, including Premier League and Champions League matches. Without him, Newcastle is set to miss the speed and solidity he brings to Eddie Howe's squad.

However, one of the tallest players in the English Premier League, Dan Burn, has previously played in the left back position, in which he has performed quite well, but his height makes it difficult for him to make swift movements on the pitch and makes him predictable. The Magpies may also try Lewis Hall in the position.

When Will Tino Livramento Return?

Tino Livramento, injured during Newcastle’s 2-1 loss to Arsenal on September 28 is expected to return in 6-8 weeks after sustaining a knee ligament injury. At the time of writing, Tino Livramento return is not forced by the club as they are already happy that the player didn't pick up an ACL injury.

The young right-back’s absence will see him miss around 10 matches, including key Premier League and Champions League games. Bsed on medical evaluations made by the team and specialist doctors Tino Livramento return is expected between mid-November and mid-December, provided rehab progresses smoothly.