Overview
- Fabian Schär had successful ankle surgery in London and Eddie Howe set an initial target of roughly three months for his return.
- Schär said the prognosis was better than first feared, posting that the operation went well and thanking supporters for their messages.
- Tino Livramento faces another spell out with a hamstring issue, leaving Newcastle short in defense for Sunday’s trip to Wolves.
- Dan Burn is running and described as close to a comeback, and Will Osula is due to rejoin training imminently before a matchday decision.
- Jacob Murphy will step aside for a period due to hamstring symptoms despite clear scans, and Howe described January transfer activity as very fluid with the club ready to act if needed under PSR limits.