Overview
- Fabian Schar sustained an ankle injury against Leeds, was stretchered off and taken to hospital, and early tests showed no fracture with ligament damage suspected.
- Eddie Howe said Schar will see a specialist, with internal guidance suggesting a potential layoff of around three months and hope of a return before season's end.
- Newcastle are maintaining a cautious stance in the January window, assessing their defensive situation before pursuing any external additions.
- Chronicle Live reports Newcastle are not expected to move for Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza despite an offer at around £8m.
- With Dan Burn, Jamaal Lascelles and Emil Krafth unavailable, Lewis Miley covered at centre-back versus Leeds as Sven Botman, Tino Livramento and Kieran Trippier returned to matchday duty.