Fabian Schar Injury: Taken to hospital after ankle injury

Schar (ankle) was taken to a hospital after suffering a potentially serious injury during Wednesday's 4-3 victory versus Leeds United, coach Eddie Howe confirmed in a press conference, according to Scott Wilson from The Northern Echo. "It doesn't look good Fabian. I believe he's in hospital at the moment with an ankle problem. It doesn't look good for him. We hope it's not as serious as it looks. We sent him our love. He's such an important player, he's been incredible for us."

Schar is currently expected to miss several games following a violent collision on his leg during the last league match. Depending on his medical assessment, he could have a slight chance of returning in the 2025/26 campaign. Otherwise, he'll end the season with 18 shots (four on goal), 86 clearances, 19 interceptions and four clean sheets across 19 appearances in all competitions. His absence would leave Newcastle with Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman available as healthy center-back choices, with Dan Burn (ribs) still sidelined for a few weeks.