Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has offered a couple of essential updates on his squad’s health forward of their upcoming Premier League conflict towards Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Talking to the press, Howe mentioned star striker Alexander Isak, who picked up a foot damage and was substituted in final weekend’s victory towards Wolves.
Howe defined that the choice to take away the Swedish striker was precautionary, citing an uncommon eye damage and a knock to the foot: “It was a wierd one together with his eye, the ball simply grazed it.
“We felt on the time that was the principle motive for him coming off the pitch. He took a knock to his foot as effectively, and it’s a mixture of the 2. We’ll decide at the moment.”
Howe did verify that Callum Wilson will certainly not be obtainable for the Fulham match.
The England worldwide has been sidelined however might return after the worldwide break.
Eddie Howe on Alexander Isak:
“The ball grazed his eye, we thought that was the principle motive for him coming off the pitch. Then we discovered he had a knock on his foot. We’ll discover out extra at the moment and decide on him.” pic.twitter.com/avR6Dmp2c1
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He added: “Callum gained’t make the sport. We’re wanting and hoping to have him again in full coaching for the worldwide break, to be prepared hopefully for the video games afterwards.”
One other participant edging nearer to a return is younger midfielder Lewis Miley, although Howe admitted that the 17-year-old remains to be “a great distance off” full health.
Tonali’s time
One man who might play a much bigger position within the coming weeks is Sandro Tonali.
The Italian midfielder has been regularly working his means into the beginning lineup after a global stint that appears to have boosted his confidence.
Howe mentioned: “I feel Sandro is in a significantly better place, the worldwide video games actually helped him.
Eddie Howe on Sandro Tonali:
“I feel Sandro is in a significantly better place, the worldwide video games actually helped him. He’s definitely pushing to start out however I need everybody pushing to start out. He was superb towards Wolves; we’ve actually good competitors for locations in midfield.” pic.twitter.com/JU73S7Hh3d
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“He’s definitely pushing to start out however I need everybody pushing to start out. He was superb towards Wolves. Now we have actually good competitors for locations in midfield.
Howe additionally spoke about winger Harvey Barnes, who has solely began as soon as this season however made a major affect by scoring a late winner towards Wolves final weekend.
The Toon boss praised Barnes’ contributions and work ethic, stressing that the winger’s skill to get into the best positions is essential to his success.
“Beginning frequently is as much as him. There isn’t any assure. Harvey has an actual coolness in entrance of objective, he has this fashion he strikes the ball, his positioning is superb.
“You don’t rating the quantity of objectives he does in case you are not in the best areas,” Howe mentioned, including, “He’s a very humble lad and he’s ready to work for the crew. I’m delighted with how he has began the season.”
The sport towards Fulham affords Newcastle a chance to briefly go prime of the Premier League desk.
Howe admitted that whereas the prospect to guide the league early within the season is motivating, it’s not one thing the crew is fixating on.
He added: “I solely discovered that out this morning. It could be good for us, it’s a fantastic motivation for us. It means nothing as a result of it’s so early [in the season] however it’s the place we wish to be.”
