Eddie Howe has welcomed “transformative signing” Sven Botman back to the Newcastle fold knowing only too well the frustration he has suffered during his time out of the game.
The 25-year-old Dutchman has made only six appearances all season, the most recent of them – and his first since February – as a substitute in last Saturday’s 3-0 Premier League win over Ipswich, because of a succession of knee injuries.
