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- Asked for an injury update, Howe said an important player and real leader is back in the squad after training well. No one else from the missing list has travelled, he thinks.
- Howe said he had watched both of Qarabağ's games against English clubs. He did not think the Liverpool scoreline reflected the game, as Qarabağ made a bright start and had a number of chances.
“We're trying to look at the excitement and the possibility rather than feel too much of the burden of the pressure of the occasion.”
- Asked about a player replaced in the squad, Howe said he has had an operation on his knee. In all likelihood his season looks over, he thinks, which is a real blow.
- Howe said they will try to win, with no thinking about the schedule ahead. He likes Qarabağ's four fluid attackers and thinks they are strong enough to grace the Premier League.
- Asked about Lewis Miley, Howe said a really bad dead leg caused some muscle disruption. Once the muscle is healed, which they think it is now, they can push him on quickly.
- Howe said a player will do the first part of his rehab with Brazil's national team, then come back to them for the last four weeks. He thinks it is a good mix, with a mental refresh.
- Asked about the summer signing who has been with him longest, Howe said he has been the model professional. He has not hit the numbers people maybe expected, but Howe thinks there is much more to come.
Eddie Howe gives a full injury update ahead of Newcastle United’s Champions League clash against Qarabağ, confirming key returns while also revealing major setbacks within the squad.
The Newcastle manager discusses Joelinton’s return, long-term injury concerns, and the importance of this knockout-stage match as the Magpies push to reach the last 16. Howe also reacts to Qarabağ’s style of play, warns against complacency, and speaks about the team’s mentality heading into a crucial European night.
With Newcastle aiming to make history in the Champions League, can they deliver another big away performance and take a step closer to qualification?
