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title: "Newcastle: Fabian Schar declares himself fit for Everton clash"
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author: "Will Seager"
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published: "2022-10-17T17:40:10Z"
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# Newcastle: Fabian Schar declares himself fit for Everton clash

**[Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) defender Fabian Schar has declared himself fit for the Magpies’ [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) clash against Everton on Wednesday night.**

### **The Lowdown: Schar’s injury**

The 30-year-old [limped off the field](https://www.newcastleworld.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/newcastle-united-handed-injury-boost-ahead-of-everton-as-key-man-declares-himself-fit-3881860) in the final stages of the Toon’s [0-0 draw against Manchester United](https://www.skysports.com/football/manchester-united-vs-newcastle-united/report/464741) on Sunday.

The Switzerland international put in an excellent performance as the Magpies kept the Red Devils’ frontline from scoring, with Erik ten Hag’s side having had [63% possession of the ball](https://www.skysports.com/football/manchester-united-vs-newcastle-united/stats/464741).

However, Schar’s late withdrawal elicited injury concerns for Newcastle’s Wednesday night fixture against Frank Lampard’s Toffees.

### **The Latest: Schar declared fit**

Journalist Jordan Cronin shared the news from Schar’s post-match interview with NUFCTV, in which the centre-back declared himself fit for Wednesday.

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/jordancronin_/status/1581938528032022530?s=46&t=NtzMMYo8rRE58nefKYXZbQ), the Newcastle World reporter relayed: “Fabian Schar has declared himself fit to face Everton, despite going off with cramp yesterday. A big boost for a player who has been outstanding all season.”

In the [attached article](https://www.newcastleworld.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/newcastle-united-handed-injury-boost-ahead-of-everton-as-key-man-declares-himself-fit-3881860), the Swiss defender is quoted as saying: “It’s going to be fine, don’t worry. I didn’t want to come off, but I was at the point where I couldn’t really walk anymore.

“It was better someone else who was 100 per-cent came in. It’s going to be fine.”

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### **The Verdict: Big boost for Howe**

Whilst [much of the credit](https://www.geordiebootboys.com/match/jacob-murphy-delivers-sven-botman-verdict-after-man-united-performance/) went to Sven Botman yesterday, Schar’s performance was as equally as impressive as the Dutchman’s.

As per [SofaScore](https://www.sofascore.com/newcastle-united-manchester-united/DYBe), the 30-year-old made seven clearances and three interceptions and blocked two shots, having also had 51 touches of the ball and a 91% pass success rate.

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Over the course of the past year, Schar has proven himself worthy of a starting spot in Howe’s XI, having ranked in the 97th percentile for interceptions, the 96th percentile for shots taken and the 92nd percentile for assists among centre-backs in Europe’s top five leagues (via [FBRef](https://fbref.com/en/players/c8aa95da/Fabian-Schar)).

This marks him out as a defender who is adept at breaking up opposition attacks while also getting on the front foot for his own team.

Therefore, after such a great performance against Manchester United, his self-proclaimed availability for the Everton game will come as a big boost for the Magpies.