Switzerland defender Fabian Schar suffered a broken nose during his nation’s European Championship match against Scotland on Wednesday night.
The 32-year-old suffered the broken nose in a clash with Scotland’s Anthony Ralston in the 19th minute of the match, which ended 1-1.
The Newcastle United defender played the full 90 minutes of the match despite carrying the injury, which saw Switzerland maintain second spot in Group A going into the final round of matches on Sunday.
“My nose is broken,” Schar told Swiss broadcaster Blue Sport after the match.
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“I will feel it more tomorrow. It was an intense game. That brought out my passion a little. That’s part of it. It’s fun too.”
Schar has started both of Switzerland’s games at Euro 2024 and has been a virtual ever-present for Newcastle in recent seasons, starting 71 of the club’s 76 Premier League matches across the last two campaigns.
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Switzerland conclude their group stage campaign against tournament hosts Germany on Sunday and are in a strong position to advance to the round-of-16 stage.
Murat Yakin’s side will qualify with a top-two finish in the group while the best four of the six third-placed group teams will advance to the knockouts.
Schar is the second player to suffer a broken nose in the tournament after Kylian Mbappe against Austria in France’s opening match of the tournament.
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