Eddie Howe delivers injury update on six Newcastle players ahead of Fulham clash
Livramento was forced off in the second half of the Magpies thrilling 4-3 win over West Ham United in the Premier League last weekend after twisting his ankle following an awkward landing.
Winger Miguel Almiron was also withdrawn in the same game, just over 10 minutes after coming on as a substitute, after sustaining a knee injury.
Both players subsequently missed Newcastle's 1-1 draw with Everton on Tuesday and Howe said after the match that the Magpies duo could be facing up to a month on the sidelines.
However, Howe has since provided a positive update on the pair, suggesting that they will now only face a short spell in the treatment room.
Newcastle handed Livramento, Almiron, Hall injury boostsSpeaking at a press conference on Friday ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash at Fulham, Howe said: «Tino's [injury] was quite obvious really when you look back at the footage. It's quite strange, really, when you see the ball just hit his ankle before he goes to plant it on the floor and it's twisted it to quite an uncomfortable angle.
»You can see from that that it looked quite painful. Thankfully it's not as serious as it could have been, and we anticipate he could be back quite quickly."
On Almiron, Howe said: «Miggy, I think on crossing the ball he got his studs caught in the turf and just tweaked his knee slightly. Again, not a serious injury, but enough to keep him out for a few days.»
Howe has also confirmed that Lewis Hall is set to be available for selection despite sustaining a knock in midweek, adding:
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