Andoni Iraola Newcastle United press conference – Injury/availability update and high praise | OneFootball

The Andoni Iraola Newcastle United press conference has taken place.

The Bournemouth boss speaking to journalists.

Andoni Iraola talking ahead of Sunday’s match at the Vitality Stadium

Newcastle United looking to make it consecutive Premier League wins after the 1-0 victory over Wolves last weekend.

Also looking to bounce back from the unlucky defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League in midweek.

Andoni Iraola full of praise for Eddie Howe and his Newcastle United team.

Andoni Iraola Newcastle United press conference:

“Newcastle United have been very good.

“They probably deserve more points than they have.

“Defensively, they are not conceding a lot, and they have been really solid.

“They perhaps have not been scoring in the way they usually score, but they signed a good number nine, which is an important weapon.

“We know we will have to be very good to win.

“We will have to be even better than we have been in the last couple of games.

“They have strengthened the team and have new threats.”

Andoni Iraola revealing that he will be missing some Bournemouth players on Sunday but that Ryan Christie is back available and he hopes to see Bafode Diakite also returning:

“We will recover Ryan Christie, he is training well with no problems.

“Bafo is also training, I wouldn’t say 100%, but I also expect him to be available for the game.

“Enes Unal and Adam Smith are still out.”

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

Sunday 21 September – Bournemouth v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

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)

Saturday 25 October – Newcastle v Fulham (3pm)

Sunday 2 November – West Ham v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

Wednesday 5th November: Newcastle United vs Athletic Club (8pm)

Sunday 9 November – Brentford v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports