FA rule prevents Newcastle United key man from playing against Nottingham Forest – six out & one doubt
Jamaal Lascelles (knee), Sven Botman (knee), Callum Wilson (back), Joe White (back) and Lewis Miley (foot) are all out injured for the match while Martin Dubravka is a doubt after missing Sunday’s match at AFC Bournemouth due to a concussion.
Schar was shown a straight red card for violent conduct following a clash with Ben Brereton Diaz during Newcastle’s 1-0 opening day win against Southampton. United unsuccessfully appealed Schar’s suspension, resulting in a three-match ban.
Football Association rules state: “A player who, when not challenging for the ball, deliberately strikes an opponent or any other person on the head or face with the hand or arm, is guilty of violent conduct unless the force used was negligible.”