Eddie Howe has provided an injury update following last night’s fantastic Carabao Cup win against Manchester City, which set up a fourth round clash away to Manchester United!
Eddie Howe has provided an injury update following last night’s fantastic Carabao Cup win against Manchester City, which set up a fourth round clash away to Manchester United!
The manager didn’t reveal much, but did clarify that Alexander Isak was out with a ‘tight calf,’ that Callum Wilson was out with ‘hamstring tightness,’ and that Sven Botman was out with a ‘knee injury.’
Bruno Guimaraes ‘twisted his ankle,’ according to Howe, explaining why the Brazilian was limping during the final minutes, while Paul Dummett was pulled out with cramp. It has also been revealed that Dan Burn and Martin Dubravka were both ill, which explains why they did not make the squad.
“I hope he (Isak) is okay, he’s got a tight calf and we’re nursing a few problems at the moment,” the 45-year-old told BBC Newcastle after the game, admitting we’re nursing a few knocks. The roster is stretched, which is why the team has changed.
“Wilson was ruled out tonight due to hamstring tightness, and Sven Botman has a knee injury.” Bruno sprained his ankle, and Paul Dummett cramped. Dan Burn and Martin Dubravka were not feeling good.”
Howe then addressed the game itself, praising our second-half performance and great effort to defeat the European champions:
Howe then addressed the game itself, praising our second-half performance and great effort to defeat the European champions:
“I’m very pleased with the players’ efforts.” We had a difficult first half because they played extremely well, but we defended pretty well because we had to. We remained in the game.
“We were slightly out of sync, so we made adjustments at halftime and were much better.” The second half performance was outstanding.
“I don’t know whether we deserved it because it was a game of few chances, but the players’ attitude was first class.”
When asked about the tie with Manchester United, Howe said NUFC TV:
