Journalist slammed Newcastle defender after his poor performance vs. Aston Villa

Nick Jones

Chronicle journalist Lee Ryder criticized Newcastle defender Fabian Schar for his performance against Aston Villa this weekend.

Newcastle suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat and were completely outplayed by Unai Emery’s men at Villa Park with Watkins bagging a brace and Jacob Ramsey adding the other.

Lee Ryder wrote: “Struggled throughout in his worst display of the season. Also booked in the first half for foul on Watkins.”

Journalist Andrew Musgrove wrote on Twitter: “Really poor first goal for #NUFC to concede. Lucky not to be another down. Trippier & Schar really struggling. Improvement needed.”

While The Athletic’s Gregg Evans added: “Watkins is ripping Schar. The #NUFC backline can’t handle him. The Newcastle CB already on a yellow card for sliding in late.”

Overall Schar has impressed with his performances this season alongside summer signing Sven Botman.