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Summer signing Sven Botman was the standout performer for Newcastle United fans in our post-match ratings survey. The Dutch defender impressed on his first start for the Magpies, despite them suffering a , as he received a solid 7.7 rating out of 10 from supporters.
Eddie Howe has delivered positive news on Swiss international Fabian Schar after he came off injured against Mainz 05. The defender was replaced after 57 minutes just before he was due to be substituted as part of a routine batch of changes.
Newcastle United may have picked up an injury concern to Fabian Schar from Monday’s pre-season friendly against Mainz.
Newcastle United defender Jamaal Lascelles has been given the green light to start the new season as captain at St James' Park.
Eddie Howe has hailed the impact Sven Botman has already had at Newcastle United, explaining further how he might use him after his first friendly appearance.
Transfer insider Dean Jones has dismissed the speculation linking Newcastle United with a move for OGC Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo.
Eddie Howe has suggested that Sven Botman is capable of working with any of his fellow centre-backs at Newcastle United. Botman partnered another left-footer in Dan Burn in the 3-0 win over 1860 Munich and his arrival does not necessarily mean he will either side of Jamaal Lascelles or Fabian Schar as most fans expect.
Newcastle United recently confirmed the signing of Sven Botman from LOSC Lille, so Eddie Howe has six centre-backs on the books – Botman, Dan Burn, Fabian Schar, Jamaal Lascelles, Ciaran Clark, Federico Fernandez. Clark and Fernandez are expected to leave this summer after falling down the pecking order, so Howe will have four defenders ahead of next season.