Fabian Schar
34-Year-Old
Newcastle United
Premier
OUT
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 4/11/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Schar received an extension at the end of last season after starting 33 matches, nearing 3,000 minutes for a fifth-straight campaign as a regular sight on the field. He stays healthy, takes a free kick or two and always blasts shots from distance, which has led to eight goals the last two seasons. However, a healthy Sven Botman could eat into his minutes in 2025/26, especially with Schar set to turn 34 years old in December. Nevertheless, Schar has been a constant presence in the Newcastle XI and it's hard to see him losing his job in the XI immediately.
Avoids broken ankle
Schar (ankle) did not break his ankle following his injury in Wednesday's match against Leeds, but is still expected to miss a lengthy period, coach Eddie Howe confirmed in a press conference. "Hopefully not too bad, or maybe not as bad as it initially looked. He's got an injury there but no break, it is ligament damage. He is seeing a specialist in the next coming days to get a definitive answer but maybe more positive than the initial assessment. Losing Fabian is a huge blow."
ANALYSIS
Schar's exact recovery timeline remains unclear, though the initial tests have provided positive news after there was fear of a broken ankle as a worst-case scenario. The defender is unlikely to feature over the next few weeks while he undergoes further assessment. Meanwhile, Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman could feature at center-back, with Dan Burn (ribs) adding an option assuming he recovers sooner than Schar.
Schar's exact recovery timeline remains unclear, though the initial tests have provided positive news after there was fear of a broken ankle as a worst-case scenario. The defender is unlikely to feature over the next few weeks while he undergoes further assessment. Meanwhile, Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman could feature at center-back, with Dan Burn (ribs) adding an option assuming he recovers sooner than Schar.
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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."
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Suffers injury against Leeds
Schar left the field due to an apparently serious leg injury in Wednesday's game versus Leeds United.
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Three shots in draw
Schar had three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Chelsea. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 61st minute.
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Set for increased starts
Schar came off the bench after 42 minutes following Dan Burn's injury and had one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Sunderland.
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Fit moving forward
Schar is fit and cleared for action after appearing in Wednesday's 4-0 win over Union SG for seven minutes, according to manager Eddie Howe. "Fab has been good. Of course, concussion protocols we respect and understand. He followed it, and now he's back and has been good."
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Could head to Germany
Teams in the Bundesliga are showing interest in signing Schar, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Germany.
ANALYSIS
Schar has been limited to eight appearances this season due to injuries. He remains capable of playing at the EPL level, but he might be better suited for a backup role behind Malick Thiaw, Dan Burn and Sven Botman. In that scenario, he could be open to a move to Germany, since several Bundesliga clubs want him.
Schar has been limited to eight appearances this season due to injuries. He remains capable of playing at the EPL level, but he might be better suited for a backup role behind Malick Thiaw, Dan Burn and Sven Botman. In that scenario, he could be open to a move to Germany, since several Bundesliga clubs want him.