– Eddie Howe is discussing potential injury concerns with a journalist. Kieran Trippier is doubtful for the match, while Alexander Isak and Matt Longstaff are confirmed to be out.
– Howe says he will make a late decision on whether Fabian Schar will play due to cramps.
– He also plans to rotate the squad and give opportunities to players who haven’t played much recently.
– A journalist asks if this is an opportunity to give Miguel Almiron some playing time. Howe says that Almiron is a valuable player who is not getting the minutes he deserves, but this could be a chance for him to show his qualities.
Howe reflects on the recent Premier League win against Manchester City, saying the team rose to the occasion and he wants to see that level of performance consistently.
– He is asked if he had a strong talk with the players about the importance of the cup competitions. Howe says that his objective is to win every game and that the players should show the same attitude in every competition.
He also confirms that he will make a decision on which goalkeeper will play in the match.
– The discussion turns to the fact that Newcastle United now has a lot of goalkeepers on the team. Howe says this is because goalkeepers can get injured easily, and it’s important to have depth in that position.
– A journalist asks if Eddie Howe talked to Gareth Southgate, the England manager, about Anthony Gordon during the transfer window. Howe says he did not and that the event has been blown out of proportions. He mentions that Gordons drop in form at the start of the season is not due to transfer speculation, but because his pre-season was not great (due to being unused by the feckless Gareth Southgate).
– He is asked about the biggest difference between being a League 2 manager and a Premier League manager. Howe says that the biggest difference is the amount of scrutiny he faces in the Premier League.
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Key points:
– Eddie Howe is discussing potential injury concerns with a journalist. Kieran Trippier is doubtful for the match, while Alexander Isak and Matt Longstaff are confirmed to be out.
– Howe says he will make a late decision on whether Fabian Schar will play due to cramps.
– He also plans to rotate the squad and give opportunities to players who haven’t played much recently.
– A journalist asks if this is an opportunity to give Miguel Almiron some playing time. Howe says that Almiron is a valuable player who is not getting the minutes he deserves, but this could be a chance for him to show his qualities.
Howe reflects on the recent Premier League win against Manchester City, saying the team rose to the occasion and he wants to see that level of performance consistently.
– He is asked if he had a strong talk with the players about the importance of the cup competitions. Howe says that his objective is to win every game and that the players should show the same attitude in every competition.
He also confirms that he will make a decision on which goalkeeper will play in the match.
– The discussion turns to the fact that Newcastle United now has a lot of goalkeepers on the team. Howe says this is because goalkeepers can get injured easily, and it’s important to have depth in that position.
– A journalist asks if Eddie Howe talked to Gareth Southgate, the England manager, about Anthony Gordon during the transfer window. Howe says he did not and that the event has been blown out of proportions. He mentions that Gordons drop in form at the start of the season is not due to transfer speculation, but because his pre-season was not great (due to being unused by the feckless Gareth Southgate).
– He is asked about the biggest difference between being a League 2 manager and a Premier League manager. Howe says that the biggest difference is the amount of scrutiny he faces in the Premier League.