Newcastle United's Dutch defender #04 Sven Botman (R) tackles Bayer Leverkusen's Cameroonian striker #35 Christian Kofane during the pre-season friendly football match between Newcastle United and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on August 15, 2026. (Photo by SCOTT HEPPELL / AFP via Getty Images)