Eddie Howe issues Fabian Schar injury update at Newcastle United
The defender – who needed treatment during last weekend’s win over Burnley – missed training earlier in the week because of a rib problem.
However, Schar – who has started all four of Howe’s games in charge – is expected to be OK for Sunday’s game against Leicester City, knocked out of the Europa League by Napoli last night.
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Hide Ad“No, couple of knocks and niggles, nothing outstanding,” said Howe. “I think Fabian Schar had a rib problem earlier in the week, and missed a bit of training, but hopefully he’ll be OK.”
Leicester have been hit with a Covid-19 outbreak, and Newcastle’s players will be tested today. Howe said: “Touch wood, we’re looking OK. In the sense of Covid, we have testing today. A clean bill of health at the moment.”