Eddie Howe has given his press conference ahead of tomorrow night’s match at Southampton. The boss has confirmed that there are no fresh injury concerns after the win against Brighton.
While there were a few niggles picked up, it appears that everyone available over the weekend will be in contention tomorrow. Newcastle also released images from yesterday’s training session which showed Matt Ritchie back with the group.
Here is Howe’s injury update per Newcastle’s Twitter account:
“We’ve got no injuries of major concern. We had a few niggles after the Brighton game but we’ve had Matt Ritchie return to training so that’s a really good thing.”
Howe has kept with much the same team over our recent stretch of five wins in six matches. The schedule did allow for a full week of preparation for much of those matches. That changes now with three matches in a seven-day stretch.
This could be the time Howe rotates his squad with players like Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, and Jamaal Lascelles among others desperate for an opportunity. Howe touched on that subject saying:
“We’ll look to make the right decisions for the team.
“I think with the run we’ve been on I’ve been reluctant to change things because the team had lacked rhythm for a long time so when you get it you want to try and enhance not disrupt it.
“It doesn’t mean I don’t believe in the players I’m not using, that’s the key thing. I believe in them and I believe they can all play a huge role in the future, but I’ve just got to deal with the here and now.”
The overall performance dipped against The Seagulls but Newcastle were able to gut out a key 2-1 victory. Howe may again keep the changes to a minimum tomorrow and then shake up the squad for the trip to Chelsea on Sunday.
One change fans could be expecting is Allan Saint-Maximin back in the starting eleven. The Frenchman was a substitute against Brighton after missing the previous two matches with a calf injury.
Howe was hesitant when asked about Saint-Maximin as he feels he is still not fully fit. The 24-year-old will certainly play a part at St Mary’s but it may be another cameo as Howe said the following:
“He’s not 100% fit. He did one day of training in three weeks before the previous game but we are keen to have him back at his best.
“I think when he came on he did well and I thought he gave us a lift. We’re trying to build up his fitness.”
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31 comments so far
CLINT FLICK
Mar 9, 2022 at 10:22 AM
Comment #1.
hibbit
Mar 9, 2022 at 10:23 AM
Comment #2?
CLINT FLICK
Mar 9, 2022 at 10:23 AM
Comment #3Wham bam thank you maam/man.
CLINT FLICK
Mar 9, 2022 at 10:23 AM
Comment #4Soz hibbit!
😉
Romford mag
Mar 9, 2022 at 10:26 AM
Comment #5No more though 😉
tom
Mar 9, 2022 at 10:29 AM
Comment #6https://www.sportbible.com/football/everton-are-at-risk-of-a-premier-league-point-deduction-20220309
Mund
Mar 9, 2022 at 10:31 AM
Comment #7Tut tut Rom you’re slacking lad
Romford mag
Mar 9, 2022 at 10:32 AM
Comment #8Those dishes won’t do themselves 🙂
Romford mag
Mar 9, 2022 at 10:34 AM
Comment #9Toodle pip 🙂
Asi Fish
Mar 9, 2022 at 10:36 AM
Comment #10Cheers Rom, Mund 🙂
Don’t have much time at the mo but need to get back into the Blog groove
Good times
HWTL
martoon
Mar 9, 2022 at 10:39 AM
Comment #11I understand we need to use squad rotation but realistically we’ve more chance of getting something from Southampton than Chelsea so I think I’d go as strong as possible on Thursday and then rotate at the weekend.
Mund
Mar 9, 2022 at 10:44 AM
Comment #12Howe’s press conference
https://www.nufc.co.uk/nufc-tv/latest-videos/howe-pre-southampton-a-media-briefing-21-22/
Fenham to Chalfont
Mar 9, 2022 at 10:59 AM
Comment #13Raj,
Don’t you dare go throwing my name in the mix with regards to the poster “Little Davy” nothing to do with me. Grow up for god’s sake. How many times have I asked you to do that. You really are a mug of the highest order aren’t you. I’m in HSE and we deal in facts. I suggest you do the same and do not jump to conclusions and slander others.
I said I’d stay off here for a reason and here I am coming back on to defend myself. Yes my phone was hijacked last night it was a joke which I was actually furious about. But that’s all it was. So stop your finger pointing slander ffs. Like I said you are insignificant to me your just a faceless Avatar that does not interest me at all.
OK I’m away again and DO NOT bring my name up again thank you. Tara
Mister Tuff
Mar 9, 2022 at 11:01 AM
Comment #14So reading between the lines from what Howe says it looks like Maxi is not starting against Southampton.
Mund
Mar 9, 2022 at 11:03 AM
Comment #15Certainly reads that way Tuff
Tyran21
Mar 9, 2022 at 11:05 AM
Comment #16Those are the same few who don’t even rate Targett,Burn or hilariously Howe too. Why would you guys care what they think about Wood.
Mister Tuff
Mar 9, 2022 at 11:08 AM
Comment #17So anybody who works in Health and Safety is always right. Mmmm Interesting.
Mund
Mar 9, 2022 at 11:09 AM
Comment #18Tyran
Has there really been the odd fan saying stuff like that about Burn! And Targett! Wtf! Seriously?
cyprus
Mar 9, 2022 at 11:14 AM
Comment #19So many good looking folks on here. Little Davy maybe you too… But do put a shirt on mate.
On Wood, yes we haven’t lost with him, yes the lad gives his all, but…
Score a goal man. It goes with the number.
PS. No hurry 🙂
Mund
Mar 9, 2022 at 11:20 AM
Comment #20Cyprus
Will you be showing your good looks? 😉
Regan
Mar 9, 2022 at 11:21 AM
Comment #21And before anyone points the finger about me being davey..
It isn’t me…..too stupid..
😀
Mund
Mar 9, 2022 at 11:22 AM
Comment #22😆
Regan you safe you lad 😉
tom
Mar 9, 2022 at 11:28 AM
Comment #23regan 👿
tom
Mar 9, 2022 at 11:29 AM
Comment #24well just booked away week away on the 25th , seeing we have no games for a couple of weeks …
Davas
Mar 9, 2022 at 11:31 AM
Comment #25Just been reading a little about the struggles at Everton and it brought my thoughts around to EH. One if the rings I loved, even before he got the job, was the fact that he had studied the club and the players and had a plan to get the best out of them. I guess the proof is in the pudding and it’s working.
I wonder if lampard had done anything like before he took the job, or other managers, come to that.
Davas
Mar 9, 2022 at 11:32 AM
Comment #26Rings = things
Adamn_92
Mar 9, 2022 at 11:32 AM
Comment #27https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/joelinton-interview-newcastle-titles-midfield-conversion-1506404?ITO=newsnow
Good interview with Joelinton:
“To help Newcastle win titles and do great things. I’m happy here, very pleased for the fans.
“I love the city, my life is good and I hope to stay here for many years.”
Regan
Mar 9, 2022 at 11:34 AM
Comment #28ASI..
Good to see you back on lad..
Right I’m away..
Laters..
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Mar 9, 2022 at 11:44 AM
Comment #29I would like to know which striker everyone thought we would sign with Premier league experience who wanted to come and also their club would sell to us?
Woods release clause meant Burnley had no choice also because of his age and profile he will be happy to be a backup striker for a few seasons
Kane, Jesus, PEA, Salah, Firmino no chance don’t want to come here
Martial, Rashford, Watkins,Ings, Calvert Lewin Bamford all out of form or injured at the time
Origi could possibly have been an option but he isn’t that good and seems happy to be a backup
Pukki isn’t very good and Armstrong or Toney are still unproven
So there wasn’t really that many options
Okay Weghorst seems decent but the club obviously didn’t rate him or he didn’t want to join at the time and would he be happy as a backup next season
Triflelady
Mar 10, 2022 at 4:43 PM
Comment #30Aaaaa
Little Davey off the Bog
Mar 10, 2022 at 4:45 PM
Comment #31Xxxx