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FABIAN SCHAR STANDS TALL, SPEAKS TRUTH ON UNCERTAIN NEWCASTLE UNITED DESTINY.

Newcastle defender Fabian Schar is "open" to extending his contract beyond this season. The 33-year-old, a £3m signing in 2018, reaffirmed his desire to stay after scoring in the midweek win over Tottenham.

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Schär gives raw truth about Newcastle commitment - COURTESY/PHOTO

Fabian Schar scored against Tottenham Hotspur in the middle of the week to get back into the Newcastle United starting lineup.

After the current season, Fabian Schar has stated that he is "open" to continuing at Newcastle United.

The Swiss defender, whom Rafa Benitez signed for a mere £3 million in 2018, has been dubbed Newcastle's best pound-for-pound acquisition of the Premier League era. Schar made a comeback to the starting lineup against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday after missing many weeks of action.

The 33-year-old broke the tie in a 2-0 victory, repaying Eddie Howe's faith. With 22 goals, Schar is presently ranked fourth among Newcastle's top defenders, 15 goals behind the great Frank Hudspeth.

Fabian Schar on the future of Newcastle United


Over Schar, one-year contract extensions have been the standard over the past few seasons. He is taking his career's twilight slowly, but he is eager to stay at St. James' Park for another 12 months.

Schar told The Chronicle, "I feel at home here, as I have mentioned previously." "I am aware that football moves quickly, and you never know what will happen. It would be beneficial if it were possible. Of course, I would be amenable to it.

"We must observe the current state of affairs and the events that transpire over the coming weeks. I will merely try to demonstrate my abilities; the rest will be revealed later.

Eddie Howe said, "It is great to see him back." Howe's first significant move as Toon manager was to bring Schar back into the fold. He talked about the competition to start at centre-back this season prior to the game.

"Yes, it is wonderful to see him again," Howe said to reporters. Since it was a challenging time for Fabian, I believe he needed to perform well. Since I have been here, he has been consistently present.

"Obviously, with the addition of Dan Burn's form, Sven's form, and Malick Thiaw form, the challenge is higher this season. With the group of defenders we have, it is difficult for all of them to step up and play. Therefore, I am thrilled with his performance today, and it will greatly benefit him.

Eddie Howe on the victory of Tottenham Hotspur


"Very happy," Howe stated after defeating Spurs. You expect a performance that aligns with our brand and expectations when you implement the eight adjustments we made, and I believe we achieved both today.

"The players' overall mentality was excellent, and I thought the pushing early in the game was excellent. There were some excellent performances on an individual basis, and as a team, we were formidable. I am really happy for the team today.

"After making so many modifications, you could be concerned about how coherent everything will be, but we looked great right from the start. In my opinion, we were very good athletes, and since many of those guys had not played much, it speaks highly of their professionalism and self-care during off-game times. They were rewarded.

RúBEN AMORIM EVALUATES QUALITY OF RUMORED MAN UTD TRANSFER TARGET

Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim has praised Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, calling him a "very good player." Anderson has emerged as a key transfer target for United ahead of their clash at the City Ground.

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Rúben Amorim praises Elliot Anderson before Forest game - Photo Credit: Getty Images

Ahead of Manchester United's visit to the City Ground, Ruben Amorim has praised Elliot Anderson, a Nottingham Forest star who has become a key transfer target at Old Trafford.

After joining Forest from Newcastle United for £35 million, Anderson had an incredible first season and has since become one of the nation's best midfield players.

He played four games for the senior team under Thomas Tuchel after being a member of the England Under-21 team that won the European Championships in the summer. He is now expected to be included in the squad for the World Cup next summer.

In addition to admiring Crystal Palace player Adam Wharton, United was interested in buying Carlos Baleba from Brighton late in the summer transfer window.

However, Anderson has also become a popular target.

Ahead of Manchester United's visit to the City Ground, Ruben Amorim has praised Elliot Anderson, a Nottingham Forest star who has become a key transfer target at Old Trafford.

After joining Forest from Newcastle United for £35 million, Anderson had an incredible first season and has since become one of the nation's best midfield players.

He played four games for the senior team under Thomas Tuchel after being a member of the England Under-21 team that won the European Championships in the summer. He is now expected to be included in the squad for the World Cup next summer.

In addition to admiring Crystal Palace player Adam Wharton, United was interested in buying Carlos Baleba from Brighton late in the summer transfer window.

However, Anderson has also become a popular target.

Amorim, who was effusive in his praise of an improving United team earlier this week, pointed to Callum Hudson-Odoi and Morgan Gibbs-White as two players his team must closely watch when they face on Saturday afternoon.

Amorim also praised Anderson, a club target, specifically, saying his team needs to play differently against Forest.

"This game is going to be quite different," Amorim said to Stan Sport Football.

We have some difficulty playing away. Every play Nottingham Forest makes will generate excitement among the supporters. And that is something we must be ready for. We must switch up our game.

We must reach the last third and look for the appropriate openings. It will be quite difficult. Gibbs White is really talented, and Sean Dyche is quite intelligent.

They have Anderson, who is a really talented player, and Hudson-Odoi. Thus, they have answers.

"We need to play a different game, but we will be ready; they have excellent players and a great coach."

With teams around them off the field until Sunday, United may move into the top three with a victory today. United has won three straight games against Sunderland, Liverpool, and Brighton.

BAYERN SPORTING CHIEF MAX EBERL BRUSHES OFF ONGOING CONCERNS OVER SQUAD SIZE

Bayern Munich's Max Eberl defends his squad strategy, dismissing burnout fears. He emphasises a smaller, injury-resilient roster and creating a pathway for youth talent as key to the club's philosophy.

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Eberl stands firm on Bayern squad strength - Photo: Getty Images

Max Eberl, the sports board member for Bayern Munich, has had his work somewhat called into question following a somewhat rocky transfer window last summer. There have been rumours that his position has been in jeopardy because of the challenging task of putting together a competitive squad while also lowering the team's overall wage bills. The size of the roster has drawn criticism from both fans and critics due to the high expectations of a top-tier team like Bayern, particularly in the Champions League, and concerns about a potential burnout in the final weeks of the season.

Max Eberl, however, rejected this idea.

"I do not understand this argument. When long-term injured players Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala, and Hiroki Itō return, our group will be slightly smaller at 25, but it will still be highly capable, Eberl told 11FREUNDE. We began the season with 22 players.

Eberl also talked about how the squad preparation process entailed looking at the players' injury histories, since the team's efforts had frequently been hindered by injuries in previous seasons: We also carefully considered our new players' injury histories during scouting. If some members of a large squad are continuously in rehab, what good is it?

Eberl concluded by underscoring Bayern's intention to allow young players to establish themselves in the starting lineup. Additionally, we wanted to create room for younger players. "Our club's philosophy is to succeed while incorporating young players," he said in closing.

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