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Newcastle United took on Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup on Tuesday night without Sven Botman. The 24-year-old was not involved at Ewood Park, with Jamaal Lascelles taking his place in the starting lineup for the FA Cup tie. Sven Botman‘s absence comes after his rotten performance away to Arsenal on Saturday night. Newcastle United were shocking at the Emirates Stadium, and Botman was one of the Magpies’ worst players during the 4-1 defeat. Ahead of the game against Blackburn Rovers, Eddie Howe would not criticise the Dutchman for his display in North London. But his performance did cast fresh …

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