Fabian Schär
NEWSwitzerland
Right
Dec 20, 1991
34
6'1"
185 lb
CB
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Ball-Playing Centre Back
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Set to miss one more month
Schar was hospitalized for minor surgery after developing an infection in his foot and is expected to be sidelined for around one month, according to coach Eddie Howe. "Fabian suffered an infection in his foot so he is in hospital having a minor surgery on that so he will be out for about a month."
Analysis: Schar had already been working his way back from a previous ankle injury since early January, making this latest setback a cruel blow for both player and Newcastle. The Swiss international had been averaging 4.4 clearances per game before his initial absence and was expected to shore up a back line that has faced many recent injuries. His extended absence leaves coach Eddie Howe with limited options in central defense heading into the final stretch of the season. Malick Thiaw Sven Botman and Dan Burn are expected to share the spots in central defense for the Magpies until he returns to full speed.
Targeting return against Palace
Schar (ankle) is expected back for the trip to Crystal Palace after the international break, with manager Eddie Howe saying "Hopefully, we can get him fit. We've got a good period of training time with him, so the Palace game, I'm sure, will be a target for him, whether that's realistic or not. But let's wait and see," Sean McCormick of Chronicle Live reports.
Analysis: Schar has been sidelined since Jan. 7, but there's hope he'll give a boost to a back line that recently lost Sven Botman (head) for upcoming contests. The Swiss international will aim to complete his recovery in the next few days and eventually contend for a starting spot. Prior to the injury, he was averaging 4.4 clearances per game and contributed to four clean sheets over 11 league starts.
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