Overview
- Howe confirmed multiple players have been unwell — Sandro Tonali, Jacob Murphy, Kieran Trippier and Bruno Guimarães — with a final call on Guimarães to be made on Wednesday before the Champions League game at St James' Park.
- Training observations showed Guimarães working indoors after illness as Trippier rejoined group sessions following his own bout, easing concerns at right-back after struggles in his absence at West Ham.
- Anthony Gordon was withdrawn at half-time at West Ham with a slight hip issue, and Howe challenged the winger to translate his European form to the league amid a reported 19-match Premier League goal or assist drought.
- The 3-1 defeat at West Ham extended Newcastle’s winless Premier League away run this season and intensified criticism from pundits about lethargic performances and inconsistency.
- Off the pitch, the club confirmed commercial chief Peter Silverstone has left during a 100-day review under new CEO David Hopkinson, adding scrutiny as Newcastle look to maintain their stronger European form.