Newcastle United will face Fulham away in the 5th round of the Premier League. Prior to the match, Magpies boss Eddie Howe was interviewed by the media, giving an update on the upcoming match and the team's form.
Eddie Howe spoke highly of his opponent Fulham in this round. He said that Fulham is a very good team formed under the leadership of Marco Silva, and they have a clear and energetic style of play. Eddie Howe admitted that it will be a tough game and the intensity of the Premier League makes every game a must. He mentioned that the previous away games against Bournemouth and Wolves were extremely tough and expects the clash with Fulham to be just as challenging, but the team will do their best to win.
On the question of whether Italian midfielder Tonali is starting, Eddie Howe says Tonali's form has improved since the national team game and he is pushing for a starting spot. Although there is a lot of competition for the midfield position, Tonali's excellent performance against Wolves was impressive.
Talking about another midfielder in the squad, Longstaff, Eddie Howe appreciated his performance since joining the team. He believes that Longstaff is an important part of the team and although there is still room for improvement, he has done well in the competition in the midfield.
Finally, when talking about the overall mentality of the team, Eddie Howe said that he sees a team that is motivated and eager to succeed. The players are showing good form in training and the health of the whole team is much better than in the past. He believes that such mentality and condition will help the team to achieve good results in the coming matches.
