Newcastle United new injury blow as fourth player rules himself out against Bournemouth
Newcastle United are without at least four players for Sunday’s trip to AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League.
Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar has confirmed he’ll miss the next ‘few games’ through injury.
Newcastle were beaten 2-1 by Barcelona in their Champions League opener at St James’ Park on Thursday night, with Schar and Kieran Trippier forced to withdraw during the second half.
Schar took a nasty bang to the head after blocking a powerful shot by Marcus Rashford, who went on to score twice before Anthony Gordon pulled one back for the Magpies late on.
The former Switzerland initially played on before being replaced by Malick Thiaw in the 63rd minute.
Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar issues injury update
Asked about Schar’s condition after the match, Eddie Howe said: “I’ve got no information really. I am in the hands of the doctors really at that moment [when he stayed on the pitch].
“The only message I got was that he was okay to continue. I don’t really know anything beyond that, or how he is now.”
Schar has since taken to social media to confirm he’ll be missing for Sunday’s Premier League trip to AFC Bournemouth, as well as the Carabao Cup tie against Bradford City in midweek and the visit of Arsenal next weekend.
The 33-year-old’s first game back available could be the Champions League visit to Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise on Wednesday, October 1.
Schar wrote on Instagram: “Disappointed not to have got more from the game but plenty more points to pick up this campaign!🖤🤍
“Unfortunately, I am gonna miss a few games but hope to be back soon🙏@worflags, unbelievable as always 🏁”
This is the second head injury Schar has suffered this campaign, having also been forced off against Liverpool last month.
After that game, Howe described Schar as having suffered from “concussion” but he passed the subsequent protocols and started at Leeds United the following weekend.
Malick Thiaw set to make full Newcastle United
Schar’s absence will almost certainly see Thiaw handed his full debut, having been limited to just two substitute appearances since joining from AC Milan for £35million last month.
Discussing Thiaw on the latest episode of the Geordie Journos following the Barca loss, I said: “I was really, really impressed by Malick Thiaw. Really, really impressed. He did a couple of Cruyff turns, looked comfortable on the ball.
“He just walked into this level. Really good size as well. I thought he looked like a really classy, cool and composed defender.”
Four Newcastle United players ruled out v AFC Bournemouth - one doubt
Newcastle are already without new signings Yoane Wissa and Jacob Ramsey until after the next international break, while Anthony Gordon will serve the final match of his three-game ban.
Meanwhile, Trippier is a doubt with Howe unable to provide an update on the right-back after the Barca match.
Howe added: “It’s the same with Kieran. I’ve not had chance to speak to anybody yet.”