Fabian Schar may have played his final game for Newcastle after new crushing blow
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Credit: Imago Fri 10 April 2026 15:00, UK Fabian Schar could miss the rest of Newcastle United’s season after suffering a complication in his return from a broken ankle.The defender has been out of action since the start of January, when he was stretchered off against Leeds United.The 34-year-old underwent successful surgery and was expected to return to the Newcastle team imminently.But speaking on Friday, Eddie Howe confirmed that Schar has suffered an infection in his foot and will be out for another month after undergoing minor surgery.Newcastle’s injury issues have been prevalent throughout this season, with their defender’s latest issue yet another blow. 🏥 Newcastle Injury News 🏥 Access definitive fitness updates from Darsley Park: real-time injury news, recovery timelines, and the latest return dates for the Magpies’ first-team squad. VISIT THE NEWCASTLE INJURY HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES What games Fabian Schar will missFootball Insider exclusively revealed last month that Howe is keen to see Schar stay at Newcastle this summer, but the decision looks to be out of his hands.Since signing from Deportivo de La Coruna in 2018 in a deal worth around £3million, the defender has made over 250 appearances for the Magpies and will go down as a legend at St James’ Park.Fabian ScharPremier League 2025-26Appearances16Tackles14Interceptions18Recoveries43Clearances71Duels won66When he has featured this season, the 34-year-old has made Newcastle a better team, but his injuries have been piling up.The latest blow will see Schar miss most of the remaining Premier League games, the first of which comes at Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Newcastle will then host Bournemouth before travelling to Premier League leaders Arsenal at the end of April.Schar is then scheduled to miss games against Brighton and Nottingham Forest, but will hope to return for the final home game of the season, against West Ham in May. The Magpies will close out the season away at Fulham.Both Newcastle and Schar will be well aware that his return is not guaranteed.
Having already suffered a setback, the 34-year-old is fighting to make one last appearance for his beloved Magpies before what looks to be a certain exit this summer.What next for Schar this summer?Should Newcastle ultimately opt against giving Schar a new contract, the defender will face a decision on the remainder of his career this summer. Newcastle has become the centre-back’s home over the years, but as his career starts to draw to an end, his first home may be a choice place to hang up his boots.