Newcastle drew 0-0 with Leeds United in the third round, and suffered a three-game defeat. After the game, Eddie Howe accepted an interview with Sky Sports and the BBC, and talked about the team's atmosphere and Isaac's situation. Evaluation...
Newcastle drew 0-0 with Leeds United in the third round, and suffered a three-game defeat. After the game, Eddie Howe accepted an interview with Sky Sports and the BBC, and talked about the team's atmosphere and Isaac's situation.
Evaluation of this game
"In the first three games, our overall performance has been very strong. Today may be a little worse, but the first two games are particularly outstanding. We are united and resilient in defense, and this state is needed throughout the long season. I always believe that the team can score goals. This has never been our long-term problem, but just a short-term trough; in the long run, this team looks very good.
Talking about new aid Walter Made
"His skills are very good. The first thing you will notice is his height, because he is indeed a big guy, but he is not a traditional center, although he has good heading ability. He is extremely creative near the penalty area, can find space that others cannot see, and can also pass balls that many players cannot imagine. I think he can bring the team the dimensions that are currently missing, and when there are scorers in the team, the overall level will improve.
"We have been looking for versatile players and don't want to play single. If you want to succeed in England, you must have multiple weapons. I think he has these qualities, and I look forward to seeing his performance in our team."
Newcastle encountered a goal problem
"The players worked very hard, and I saw their investment. This is a difficult away game, and I think we dealt well. The defensive performance is very solid, organized, and dared to block shots with our bodies, which successfully limited the opponent's main threat. But we were not satisfied with ourselves enough on the offensive end and failed to cause more trouble. We had several opportunities, which could have developed into a better situation. Now is the stage of goal drought, which made us pay the price today.
"Any Premier League team loses the center in the regular screen, and we are the same, and there are also Gordon and Jolinton. But I don't want to use this as an excuse. There are still many excellent players in our lineup and we can do better in the frontcourt. Scoring goals has never been a long-term problem for us, and we must turn things around as soon as possible. ”
Regarding the situation in Isaac
"I have no new news. Like everyone else, I am waiting for the final conclusion. We cannot wait indefinitely, we need to be clear as soon as possible to continue moving forward. ”
