Eddie Howe Bradford press conference – The key messages ahead of Wednesday | OneFootball

The Eddie Howe Bradford Press Conference has taken place.

The Newcastle United Head Coach speaking to the media ahead of Wednesday’s game.

Newcastle United facing Bradford City, 7.45pm at St James’ Park.

Eddie Howe giving these key updates.

Eddie Howe on squad rotation ahead of facing Bradford:

“There’ll be an element of rotation again.

“The guys that have played three times last week we might look to give them a rest.

“We want to pick a strong team and we want to try and progress so you have to get the balance right.

“You don’t want players to lose rhythm – that’s really important.”

Eddie Howe on the Carabao Cup:

“The experiences we’ve been through in the competition, not just last year but two seasons ago, are memorable to say the least. They’re some of my strongest memories.

“The whole experience of the competition is a great one and because you go into it early in the season it has a freshness to it.

“We’re up against tough opponents. They’re on a strong winning run and have beaten two Championship teams to get to this point.”

Eddie Howe on scoring goals:

“It’s up to everybody to chip in with goals.

“Historically we’ve done that really well.

“Our defenders have been regular goalscorers, either from set plays or open play. We’re looking at sources of goals from everywhere and we can’t be reliant on any one department.

“The creativity of the team in the midfield and the wide areas has been really strong for us and our full-backs have been some of our best attackers in recent seasons and that has to be the case again.”

Eddie Howe on the weekend match against Bournemouth:

“I think we have a strong squad and I think the rotations we made in the game were a reflection of that.

“Two years ago we got to the stage where we couldn’t rotate anybody.

“We’re trying to navigate the situation better this time round but we still want to win games.

“We still have to win games and be competitive.

“I thought we performed strongly, albeit without a real goal threat.”

Eddie Howe on Nick Woltemade [against Bournemouth]:

“I thought overall he had a decent game. Some of his link play in the build-up was really good.

“He was a focal point that we needed and enabled us to get higher up the pitch.

“As a team we didn’t function particularly well in the attacking half. There’s no denying that, we weren’t creating chances for him.

“As a centre-forward you are reliant on that service and we didn’t provide him with enough.

“We have to take responsibility for that and try to work to put that right but I see no reason why we won’t score goals.”

Eddie Howe on Yoane Wissa:

“He’s receiving treatment and no operation is needed.

“I think we’re looking at the other side of the international break.

“We hope he can be fit and available for that first game [after the international break, away to Brighton].”

Newcastle United fixtures confirmed dates and times (All of the Champions League matches will also be available to watch on TV in the UK):

Wednesday 24 September – Newcastle v Bradford (7.45pm) Sky Sports+

Sunday 28 September– Newcastle v Arsenal (4.30pm) Sky Sports

Wednesday 1st October: Union SG vs Newcastle United (5:45pm)

Sunday 5 October– Newcastle v Forest (2pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 18 October – Brighton v Newcastle (3pm)

Tuesday 21st October: Newcastle United vs Benfica (8pm)