Fabian Schar may have played final game for Newcastle as Eddie Howe issues fresh injury update

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(Credit: Imago, Manh Tung, Breaking Media) Fri 15 May 2026 13:30, UK Fabian Schar could be about to miss out on the emotional Newcastle United send-off that he would have dreamed of following Eddie Howe’s latest injury update.The 34-year-old is facing a hugely uncertain future at St James’ Park, with his current contract due to expire at the end of the season, and no deal in place to extend his stay at the moment. Schar has seemingly been seeing light at the end of the tunnel in terms of his recovery in recent weeks, but Howe has now confirmed that he is likely to miss the final two games of the season.

VISIT THE NEWCASTLE INJURY HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Everything Eddie Howe said about Fabian Schar injuryHowe has opted to use Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman as his centre-back pairing in recent weeks, but Schar would undoubtedly have been in the conversation to start if he had been fit. However, the boss has now confirmed that he probably won’t add to that tally before the end of the season, as he revealed the current state of play with his fitness ahead of Sunday’s clash with West Ham.

“I don’t think Fabian will make the last two games, which is a real shame for him,” Howe said during his pre-match press conference.“He was close to returning a few weeks ago and then he suffered the infection, which set him back. Newcastle set to not let Howe get his way with Schar contractFootball Insider revealed back in March that Howe is keen for Schar to get a new deal at Newcastle before the end of the season, as he still sees him as being a key part of his plans.