Newcastle United's defensive woes deepened as rising star Tino Livramento sustained a worrying knee injury during Saturday's dramatic 2-1 Premier League defeat to Arsenal.

Key Incident Analysis

• The 21-year-old fullback collapsed after an aerial collision with William Saliba in the 84th minute
• Medical staff immediately immobilized his left leg before stretchering him off
• Initial assessments suggest potential ligament damage, with scans scheduled Monday

Eddie Howe's Emotional Reaction
The Magpies' boss told BBC Sport:

"Seeing Tino in that state was heartbreaking. His versatility and fighting spirit have been crucial during our injury-plagued season. This setback couldn't come at worse time."

Contextual Impact

• Livramento missed 11 months with ACL tear at Southampton (April 2022)
• Newcastle now face defensive shortage with 5 first-team defenders injured
• Upcoming fixtures against Man City (PL) and Blackburn (FA Cup) in next 10 days

Medical expert Dr. Raj Patel warns: "Recurring knee injuries require extreme caution - rushed returns could jeopardize his career." The Magpies' medical team faces critical decisions as they battle on three fronts with depleted resources.