Newcastle United defender issues 70-word statement after ‘truly frightening’ experience
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Newcastle United latest news: Fabian Schar has posted an update on Instagram after being stranded in Dubai.
Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar has issued an update on Instagram after returning home from Dubai.
The former Switzerland international hasn’t featured for his club since the beginning of January. An ankle injury he suffered in their dramatic win over Leeds United at the turn of the year has kept him sidelined for two months, and is expected to keep him out of action until next month at the earliest.
As one of Eddie Howe’s most used players during his time as Newcastle United head coach, losing Schar for a sustained length of time was a big blow for the head coach, with Schar’s injury just one of a number they have had to deal with in defensive positions so far this calendar year. That strain is easing a bit, but Schar remains absent and will likely only feature in a handful of matches before the season concludes in May.
Schar’s rehabilitation from that injury had seen him travel to Dubai for treatment, only for the defender to be stranded in the country when flights were grounded earlier this week. The United Arab Emirates have been caught in the middle of rising tensions in the middle east following air strikes by the USA and Israel.
Schar was one of thousands to be stranded in Dubai, but revealed on Instagram that he and his family made it back home to England safe. On an Instagram story, he posted: ‘I’ve just had a few of my most terrifying days having unfortunately witnessed first-hand what’s happening in the Middle East. I was there as part of my rehabilitation programme and I’m glad I found a way to get home safely.
‘But what we experienced there, and what’s happening right now, is truly frightening. I hope that help gets to all of the people who need it in those affected areas.’
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Howe also sent a message to those affected by the conflict, telling beIN Sports: “You’re in our thoughts and prayers. We were relieved to get Fabian Schar back safely. I hope the game lifted your spirits. Stay safe.”
Newcastle United injury news
Schar is not the only long-term injury that Newcastle United have to worry about with Emil Krafth also set to be sidelined for an extended period of time. The Sweden international has undergone surgery on a knee injury and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Bruno Guimaraes, meanwhile, is also set for a period on the sidelines and, like Schar, is not expected to return to action until next month. Guimaraes is currently away in Brazil as he recovers from a muscle injury he suffered against Tottenham Hotspur last month.
There is some good news for Howe, though, with both Tino Livramento and Lewis Miley expected back in the very near future. Livramento has been out since mid-January with a hamstring injury whilst a leg injury has kept Miley sidelined for over a month.
There is hope that both players can make their respective returns to action in the coming weeks with Livramento slightly ahead of his teammate.