Soccer-Key Newcastle injuries concern Howe before "dangerous" Chelsea clash

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Fulham - St James Park, Newcastle, Britain - December 16, 2023 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and Sven Botman celebrate after the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo

(Reuters) - The availability of several key Newcastle United players remains in question as manager Eddie Howe tries to field the best possible side in Tuesday's League Cup quarter-final against Chelsea.

Defender Fabian Schar and midfielder Joelinton, injured during Newcastle's win over Fulham on Sunday, had scans that didn't seem "too bad" but were not a certainty, Howe told reporters on Monday.