Eddie Howe says that Fabian Schar has been playing through the pain barrier after suffering with a foot injury. The Swiss ace had arguably been in the best form of his career at St James' Park under Howe and the boss described him as an "absolute bargain" when his budget transfer fee was put to him today.
But Howe hopes that Schar will be fit and available to face Everton after suffering a series of blows and knocks in the 0-0 draw at Old Trafford. Schar was one of the heroes against Man United and was many people's pick for man of the match.
Howe said: "Fabian is fine, he has been nursing a foot injury for a while now, it's a long-term thing. He has managed it very well. "It just started to irritate him towards the end of the game but I think he will be OK."
