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Eddie Howe has been chatting with the media this morning, discussing the newest on accidents, transfers and potential January exits heading into tomorrow’s recreation at Tottenham.
Right here’s among the key quotes from his Friday-morning presser, beginning along with his feedback on Martin Dubravka’s future.
Howe insisted that we ideally are not looking for Dubravka to depart this month, however accepted we “have to just accept the participant’s needs” as he nears the tip of his contract, hinting that the Slovakian could also be angling for a transfer to Saudi Arabia.
“The state of affairs is we might not need him to depart, however it’s important to respect the participant’s needs. It’s not as clear-cut as you assume. He’s additionally out of contract in summer season, in order that provides one other dynamic.
“But it surely’s all hypothetical. Martin has been excellent since he got here again in and I’ve plenty of respect for him.”
On incomings, Howe’s stance remained the identical: “I don’t consider presently we now have [the financial capability] however we’re probably not concentrating on incomings. We’re specializing in the huge video games in entrance of us.
As for outgoings and ongoing experiences linking Alexander Isak with a transfer away, Howe added: “It comes with the territory. Possibly in my early days that may have left extra of an impression however while you’re in my place, you ignore it and it’s irrelevant. There’ll be a lot speak and you may’t management it so that you don’t even strive.”
Howe was additionally requested about Sven Botman, Kieran Trippier and Nick Pope heading right into a busy run of January fixtures, issuing a optimistic replace on all three.
“I at all times stated Sven will probably be in and across the Christmas video games, he has labored extremely laborious to get himself into an excellent situation, he has had three video games, he’s in and round my ideas. I must decide on who most closely fits that place, however it’s nice to have Sven again round. If Sven is within the squad, it’s as a result of he’s match and prepared.”
“I feel we’re OK. I don’t see any main considerations from our final recreation,” Howe added, confirming that Kieran Trippier is match regardless of coming off on the hour mark at Previous Trafford.
The boss additionally revealed that Nick Pope is again on the grass and bettering. “Nick is beginning goalkeeping work so he’s again on the grass. He’s not but absolutely coaching with the group, however his knee is in an excellent place.”
