Eddie Howe has provided an update on Allan Saint-Maximin during this morning’s press conference. The winger is due to return to training today and, depending on how he fares, could be in contention for Saturday’s match against Brighton.
Here is Howe’s update per Newcastle’s Twitter account:
“Maxi hasn’t trained yet with us but we’re hoping he does today. We’ll have to make a decision based off how he looks and how his injury status is after the session.
“Other than that, we’re as we were pre-Brentford.”
Saint-Maximin has missed the previous two matches – a draw at West Ham and a win at Brentford – after taking a whack to his calf in the win over Aston Villa. He spent last week in Monaco with a specialist.
Before the Brentford match, Howe said Allan faced a late fitness test, which he didn’t pass. He faces one again though with him back in training today, his odds are a bit better that he can at least make the bench.
Howe may not want to rush the 24-year-old back with three away matches in a week on the horizon. Ryan Fraser was unplayable on the left against The Bees. His performance is deserving of an encore on his preferred flank.
Jacob Murphy also played well down his natural right-hand side after being a straight swap for Allan against West Ham. Allan’s return is not as critical with Ryan and Jacob getting the job done in his absence.
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96 comments so far
Mund
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:18 AM
Comment #1Simon
From a couple of threads back.
Well said mate.
These lot would have him burned at the steak already
Mund
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:20 AM
Comment #2Newcastle United FC
@NUFC
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Eddie Howe on the Manager of the Month nomination:
“I haven’t given it too much thought because my focus has been on this game but I will say that any type of accolade is a real statement for the staff and the players, not just one person. It’s very much a collective effort.”
Mund
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:20 AM
Comment #3Keith Downie
@SkySports_Keith
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Eddie Howe says he’ll sit down with Fabian Schär’s agent very soon to open contract talks.
On Sean Longstaff: “I love Sean, but I maybe haven’t displayed that with my team selections. I really do rate him highly. I believe he has a long-term future here.” #NUFC
Mund
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:20 AM
Comment #4Newcastle United FC
@NUFC
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Eddie Howe on competition for places:
“When I first came in to the job we wanted competition for places in all positions. I wouldn’t say we’re absolutely there yet but I think there’s a healthy competition in the squad.”
Mund
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:21 AM
Comment #5Newcastle United FC
@NUFC
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Eddie Howe on Joelinton:
“I think there’s centre-forward qualities in there. Last week we saw that – it was a brilliant header. It was great to see him attack the box. His flexibility is something we’ll utilise but he’s doing so well in midfield I’m reluctant to move him.”
Mund
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:21 AM
Comment #6Newcastle United FC
@NUFC
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Eddie Howe on Ryan Fraser:
“He has played very well for me on the left [at Bournemouth]. I’ve used him more off the right here due to Maxi preferring that side too so it’s a difficult one. I’ve said before that good players can play in multiple positions and Ryan’s proved that.”
Mund
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:22 AM
Comment #7Newcastle United FC
@NUFC
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Eddie Howe on Dan Burn:
“He’s a great lad and has mixed well with the team. He’s got the respect of everyone with how he’s conducted himself and he’s trained very well. He had to be patient for a little period but when he got his chance in the team he’s performed very strongly.”
Mund
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:26 AM
Comment #8Newcastle United FC
@NUFC
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Eddie Howe on the atmosphere at St. James’ Park:
“It’s hugely important. I can’t thank everybody enough. I have to compliment
@worflags
on the effort and detail they go into to make a difference to the visual look of the stadium. It’s incredible. That all plays a part.”
Mister Tuff
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:26 AM
Comment #9stake not steak.
Which is the correct sentence ?
1/ Oh I’ll have steak and chips.
2/ Oh I’ll have stake and chips.
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:27 AM
Comment #10Lesh – the flaws in using the Daily Fail as bog roll are firstly in acquiring such item, secondly that it’s an assault to arses everywhere, and thirdly that it doesn’t serve its purpose because it’s more full of shit that the shittiest arse.
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:29 AM
Comment #11Who are we burning at the stake/turning into a steak?
Mund
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:29 AM
Comment #12Wouldn’t know what I’d do without the linguist Tuff
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:29 AM
Comment #13For the record, I prefer my steaks rare and my stakes preferably totally unburned.
Adamn_92
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:31 AM
Comment #14I remember reading in the bible that Jesus was nailed to a steak. Think it was next to some chips and a pint at the holy Wetherspoons.
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:33 AM
Comment #15Important update!
Dracula LOVES steaks – preferably raw
Dracula HATES stakes
You don’t want to f**k with Dracula so you better get your spelling right when you invite him for dinner.
tom
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:36 AM
Comment #16About what Amanda said , Much Ado About Nothing IMHO …
Mund
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:37 AM
Comment #17Tom
Watch out mate you will rile the flappers 😉
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:38 AM
Comment #18Tom – you seriously don’t think it’s irresponsible and unwise to even mention that you believe it’s unfair for a billionaire to lose his plaything? In terms of perspective, that’s way off when the Russian war machine is currently killing innocent Ukrainian civilians.
Mund
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:41 AM
Comment #19We are talking football not politics
It’s not one and the same
Abramovich isn’t killing Ukrainians
Putin is the real evil
tom
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:41 AM
Comment #20TDS …
listen im only saying this once Amanda dropped Bollock , they were her thoughts simple as that …
mountain out of a mole hill springs to mind …
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:44 AM
Comment #21Tom – I don’t think anyone is calling for Amanda’s head or demanding she quits the club. And if they are, then I’d agree that they’re making a mountain out of a molehill.
She’s entitled to her thoughts, what many of us are saying is that she was very unwise to speak them out loud. In private and with appropriate context, maybe her comments make sense, but as a public figure she needs to be smarter about what she says. Just like Tuchel and Lampard have been recently.
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:47 AM
Comment #22tom,
Nobody is disputing that the press/social media etc are making a mountain out of a molehill, that’s what they’re good at. They were daft comments and hopefully she’ll learn from them.
Sparky
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:49 AM
Comment #23I’m kinda happy ASM is unavailable to play tomorrow…but kinda disappointed that I doubt we’ll see Bruno start because we need a winger on the right and the left, which will more than likely be Murphy and Fraser, and that means Bruno can’t play if Jonjo is playing.
Would like to see Miggy given the chance on the left or right because he’s a great defender and can bang in a cross as well…so maybe Miggy and Fraser swopping wings throughout the game would work because Murphy seems to be struggling at the minute.
Either way we’ve got options, which is a million miles away from where we were under under the fat knacker.
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:50 AM
Comment #24Mund – really? You think this is just about football when most of the world is trying to starve the Russian war machine and cut off the country from luxuries to put pressure on them to stop the war?
Russian teams and athletes banned from all sorts of sports now and Russian oligarchs (who will all have close connections to Putin) are having assets frozen or seized to put extra pressure on Putin.
You really think it’s wise to publicly state that you feel “really sad” for Abramovich?? REALLY SAD???
tom
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:51 AM
Comment #25Jail …
thats exactly what im saying ” DAFT COMMENTS ” and as you said hopefully she’ll learn to think about what she’s saying …
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:51 AM
Comment #26I also don’t think anyone on here is flapping or wanting anyone burned at the steak, it is a topic of conversation and we’re discussing it. Everyone seems in agreement that they were ill judged comments, as I said I think she’ll learn from it. She is relatively new to being such a public figure and of course there will be teething problems. She should probably get some advice on an expert who deals with media training when she gets a chance.
Mund
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:51 AM
Comment #27TDS
I’ve made my feelings perfectly clear.
You go ahead and blow it up into something it isn’t as I’d expect that from you but don’t think that everyone agrees with you because they don’t
barkel
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:51 AM
Comment #28Very silly comments to make alright, Abramovich great for Chelsea bad for millions of innocent people with his questionable source of income & how closely tied to Putin he is. In pure football terms I’d agree with her.
Wor B
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:52 AM
Comment #29Classic dining circa 1976…
Prawn cocktail
Steak Dianne with chips and peas
Cheesecake to follow.
And of course, a bottle of Blue Nun.
We knew how to live it up!
tom
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:52 AM
Comment #30Anyway lets move on , lets all agree to disagree about it …
Mund
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:53 AM
Comment #31Wey heyyy good old Raj came in to clarify what everyone is thinking and saying 🙄
Thanks Raj 😉
Raj of Hailsley
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:53 AM
Comment #32Sparky,
I must have missed it, has he been ruled out?
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:53 AM
Comment #33I’ve no idea who is making a mountain out of a molehill of Amanda’s comments though…if you’re reading the trash news then you’re going to find trash reporting. I’ve just seen it reported as news and not seen anyone making a big deal of it.
Sparky
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:54 AM
Comment #34I don’ think she needs any media training, she just needs to stick to footballing matters and avoid any more geopolitical comments.
Less is more…saying nowt can sometimes speak louder.
Mund
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:54 AM
Comment #35barkel
That’s the point a lot are missing as it was pure football terms. It was said from a football owners point of view.
tom
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:54 AM
Comment #36Putting My Soap Box Away Now 😛
Mund
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:55 AM
Comment #37Nobody making a big deal of it? 😆 ffs
You only have to look in on the blog to see
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:55 AM
Comment #38Mund – the majority would have a very similar opinion to me. I’ve blown nothing up, I just do find it very sad that you’ve got the blinkers on to the extent you can’t even see how this is a PR mistake.
Adamn_92
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:56 AM
Comment #39I think everyone is on the same page really, they were daft comments and a blunder for her to say publicly in an interview.
Whether you agree with the actual statement she gave or not, think we can basically all agree it’s bad PR and a blunder. As the press were always going to have a field day reporting on it and give us negative media coverage based on it.
Mund
Mar 4, 2022 at 10:57 AM
Comment #40How do you work out the majority would think like you?
What because you have your head firmly planted up your own arse?
You don’t speak for any majority only yourself