Eddie Howe updates on Magpies star after he was subbed off against Wimbledon
- Star defender Fabian Schar was taken off by manager Eddie Howe in the end minutes against Wimbledon.
- Eddie Howe updates positively on the Magpies' star defender, who doesn't seem to have faced a serious injury.
Newcastle United, with a 1-0 win against Wimbledon in the 3rd round of the Carabao Cup, have advanced to the next stage of the tournament. Even though the Magpies' performance wasn't convincing, as was expected after a brilliant effort against Manchester City, Eddie Howe would be happy for the win against the League 2 side. Moreover, being much relieved about the star performer's injury case, things seem to be going in the Magpies' favor.
Eddie Howe updates on the Magpies star after he was subbed off against Wimbledon
In the club's recent outing against Wimbledon, despite continuous efforts being made by the front three, veteran ace Fabian Schar's penalty goal gave the club the crucial lead. After seasoned star Miguel Almiron was fouled inside the box, Captain Schar made no mistake on the opportunity, placing the ball composedly to give the Magpies the 1-0 lead.
Apart from the goal contribution, the 32-year-old veteran, as usual, stood brilliantly at the heart of the Magpies' defense, making key clearances and interceptions. However, there had come an instant in the end minutes of the fixture when Eddie Howe had to sub his best player of the night, Fabian Schar, after struggling to continue.
Considering the injury concerns Eddie Howe's Newcastle is currently facing, with star defenders Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles injured, another injury would have taken a significant toll on their defense. But fortunately enough, Schar's injury doesn't seem much serious given that manager Eddie Howe didn't look stressed for him.
Clarifying the reason why he took the star performer out in the final minutes, Howe mentioned,
"“I think it was a couple of things. Hopefully he’s okay. It was a bang to his ankle and a bit of tightness in his body.”"
- Eddie Howe
Newcastle United advances to the R16 of the Carabao Cup by a 1-0 win against Wimbledon. Newcastle United advances to the R16 of the Carabao Cup by a 1-0 win against Wimbledon. dark. Next
As appears from the manager's address, Fabian Schar seems good to go for being available in the club's upcoming PL fixture against Everton. Overall, the positive update about the club's star defender Fabian Schar has been very beneficial for the unit's long season ahead. Newcastle fans would hope that the ace defender continues in his rich form, playing a crucial role in their accomplishment of a top-4 PL finish.
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