Newcastle hit by major injury blow as star player ruled out for up to two months

Newcastle United have been dealt a severe blow with reports confirming that defender Tino Livramento is facing a spell of around two months on the sidelines with a significant hamstring injury.

The 23-year-old was forced off just before the hour mark during the Magpies’ dramatic FA Cup third-round victory over Bournemouth on Saturday.

Livramento, who had looked sharp in the early stages, pulled up in discomfort after a sprint down the right flank and was immediately substituted for Lewis Hall.