Enig Tis, der er noget der ikke stemmer…
Iøvrigt er jeg selvfølgelig top begejstret for Howe og her rammer han den spot on igen. Det er super interessant hvordan vi kommer ud idag.
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Howe press conference (Fulham H)
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says he and his players are determined to move on from their European exit: "We were back in and faced up to what has happened [after defeat at home to AC Milan saw Newcastle finish bottom of their Champions League group and out of Europe altogether].
"We have analysed it, but we have to move on very quickly to Fulham. The mood is good, there is some pain and anguish, but that can’t stay around in professional football. The turnaround is so quick and now the focus is on Fulham.
"It is going to be a big test of our resilience. I think there will be a negative narrative externally and we have to override that. Exiting Europe is a disappointment, but it doesn’t have to have an effect on us afterwards. That’s down to us, we need to respond."
"It is mixed. We are getting a couple of players back but not in their best physical condition. Then you’ve got players that are having to keep playing that are picking up things. Kieran [Trippier] is missing through suspension. We will see how Anthony [Gordon] is today."
Howe added that neither Joe Willock nor Harvey Barnes would be back before the turn of the year, with the latter having suffered a setback in his recovery from a toe injury.
More from Eddie Howe on the return of Dan Burn in that defeat to AC Milan: "Dan is not just the player, but the character and the leadership qualities you get in the dressing room with him. He has allowed us to play in a certain way. He has been an important part of what we have, and we have missed him when he has been away."
The 31-year-old defender played the final half an hour of Wednesday´s 2-1 defeat to AC Milan - his first appearance for Newcastle since their 1-0 win over Arsenal
More from Eddie Howe on Harvey Barnes´ toe injury: “It’s a setback to a degree. Where he’s felt pain in his foot again. Hopefully it’s not a permanent setback and he won’t need an operation. There’s still a chance that might happen.”
"I would encourage the supporters to make the environment as best as they can for the players. We need the players playing with absolute freedom, with excitement, with joy – all that we have seen at St James’ Park over my two years here.
“Their support has been absolutely incredible. I understand how they will be feeling but we need to inspire them tomorrow."