Newcastle United have been dealt a big injury blow as Fabian Schar has confirmed on his official Twitter page that he ‘will be out for a few months’.
The Switzerland international picked up an injury in the Tyneside club’s 3-2 win at St. James’ Park versus Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, and he has now since confirmed the bad repercussions of it.
Schar injury a big blow to Newcastle
The injury to Schar that will now likely keep him out for the rest of the 2020/21 term is no doubt a big blow to Steve Bruce’s team.
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The central defender had established himself as a regular starter for his side having played in the last five games in the top flight, but now the Magpies will have to find a way to cope without him for the foreseeable future.
Schar was winning no fewer than 3.1 of his duels a match in the division this season and also averaged 3.1 clearances and 1.6 interceptions per appearance (Sofascore), highlighting his defensive qualities for the team.
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However, the Toon will have to cope without the 29-year-old as the North East club look to ease off any potential worries of relegation down to the EFL Championship, as Bruce will now aim for a strong finish for the rest of the campaign.
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