Sven Botman News: Looking good after return

Botman featured off the bench for seven minutes on Saturday against Ipswich, making his return from a knee injury. He has been training again with the team this week and is feeling good, coach Eddie Howe said in a press conference. "He came through last weekend OK. He trained again this week and looks good so it's been positive to have him back."

Botman made his second return from a knee injury this season against Ipswich on Saturday, featuring for seven minutes and recording one tackle and one clearance. He came through the match without issues and has been feeling good after a full week of training. It remains unclear if the defender will be fit enough to start on Sunday against Brighton, but this is encouraging news as he builds his fitness ahead of the pre-season.