Howe affords replace on 6 Newcastle gamers – One again, two match, three out vs Southampton?

Howe affords replace on 6 Newcastle gamers – One again, two match, three out vs Southampton?

Eddie Howe has been chatting with the media this morning, discussing accidents and availability forward of tomorrow’s journey to Southampton.

The boss additionally admitted that the staff’s deliberate flight to Southampton right now could possibly be put again till the morning due to Storm Eowyn, with blustery situations additionally impacting coaching plans.

Nonetheless, onto the newest on health and availability, there’s some excellent news to share.

Eddie Howe confirmed that Nick Pope has been again in coaching this week after recovering from a knee damage that’s stored him out since final month’s 4-2 defeat at Brentford.

The boss says there may be “an opportunity” he’s again within the squad at Southampton and is “delighted” to have his No.1 match once more, praising his presence and positivity inside the group.

Howe on Pope – “There’s an opportunity he’ll be within the squad. He’s began coaching with the group once more and it’s nice to see Nick again and his presence, the positivity that he brings. I’ve seen him do some actually good issues this week, so yeah, delighted to have him again within the combine.”

Tomorrow will probably be “too early” for Callum Wilson (hamstring), nevertheless. The striker is making “good progress”, however he’s been pencilled in for early February, suggesting he’ll miss upcomings video games towards Southampton and Fulham.

Howe on Wilson – “Yeah, it’s too early for Callum [this weekend]. Callum’s nonetheless on observe for returning proper originally of February.

“He’s making good progress. We’re making an attempt to do the fitting issues with him to be sure that he’s sturdy sufficient and has all of the work behind him and the load behind him earlier than he begins coaching with the group. However he appears very optimistic – what an enormous participant that may be to welcome again.”

Additionally dominated out are Harvey Barnes (thigh) and Jamaal Lascelles (ACL), with the latter anticipated to be lacking till March.

Sven Botman was withdrawn at half-time in final Saturday’s 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth, whereas Fabian Schar had been fighting sickness.

This morning, Howe confirmed that Botman has been given a interval of relaxation after struggling barely with fatigue, permitting him to be again to 100% for this weekend’s journey to St. Mary’s.

As for Schar, the boss revealed that the Swiss centre-back is totally recovered from sickness and that “nasty cough” that stored him out of final week’s 3-0 win over Wolves.