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Eddie Howe has been talking to the media this morning, discussing all issues Newcastle United forward of Sunday’s FA Cup tie at dwelling to Bromley.
The boss has mentioned Martin Dubravka’s future, the health of Alexander Isak and Sven Botman, and rotation plans heading into the weekend.
Right here’s every thing he needed to say on the above, beginning with an replace on Dubravka:
Howe has doubled down on his plans to maintain the Slovakian at St James’ Park this month, regardless of ongoing speak of a transfer to Saudi aspect Al-Shabab.
The boss insists that he has “by no means stated he needs to go away”, praised his professionalism and revealed that they’re hoping to achieve an settlement to maintain him, with talks “ongoing.”
“Martin has by no means stated he needs to go away,” Howe stated. “He’s been a really, superb skilled for us. It’s tough when Nick is taking part in and Martin isn’t. He’s waited for his probability and he has needed to keep prepared.
“He’s carried out nicely and that’s right down to his coaching ranges. Regardless of the climate, he’s there. You possibly can see what Newcastle means to him emotionally. All these items will probably be taking part in a component for him.
“I feel it’s going to assist [Newcastle and Martin playing well]. The workforce is in a very good second and he’s in a very good second. He is aware of he’s part of that. The principle focus is on Martin’s future. We have to clear that up with simply six months left on his contract.
“I’m not completely updated [with contract situation] with every thing so I don’t need to let you know any lies. Hopefully we will come to some kind of settlement with him. We need to hold him. Talks are ongoing”
Howe shared some optimistic information on each Alexander Isak and Sven Botman, revealing that the Swede is “in a very good place” and set to report again tomorrow after just a few days off.
Isak will probably be rested on Sunday to make sure he’s effective for each video games subsequent week in opposition to Wolves and Bournemouth, whereas Botman is “doing nicely” after feeling tightness in his groin on Tuesday.
“He (Isak) is seeing his physio in the mean time and we’ve given him a few days relaxation however we predict he’s in a very good place and he’ll report again tomorrow.
“We might have in all probability concerned him ultimately [against Bromley] however with what’s occurred he’ll in all probability be given this recreation to relaxation and get himself proper for our future schedule.”
On Botman, Howe added: “Sven is doing nicely…fingers crossed no unwell results (from Tuesday.).
After a superb however busy run of video games, it’s no shock that Howe is planning to rotate in opposition to Bromley on Sunday – though he’s additionally vowed to get the stability proper.
Howe feels we have now a number of “superb gamers” who’re “determined” to play and present what they will do, with the likes of Lewis Miley, Will Osula, Harvey Barnes and Lloyd Kelly anticipated to start out.
“We knew going into the Arsenal recreation the lads that had performed the vast majority of the minutes had been in a very good place mentally however bodily they had been slightly bit drained.
“We knew we must rotate our squad however we’ve acquired superb gamers which are determined to play and determined to indicate their qualities.
“It’s a very good recreation for them to showcase these qualities but additionally we have now to get via so we have now to choose a powerful sufficient squad.”
