Eddie Howe admits he does not want Newcastle to play Tottenham in post-season friendly
Eddie Howe has admitted that it is not ideal to be flying half away around the world to take on Tottenham in a friendly just...
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Eddie Howe has admitted that it is not ideal to be flying half away around the world to take on Tottenham in a friendly just days after the end of the season but insisted that he is willing to do the needful for Newcastle’s benefit.
It was announced last month that Tottenham will take on the Magpies at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground in a post-season friendly on May 22, just three days after the two clubs end their Premier League campaigns.
While the trip would represent a homecoming for Ange Postecoglou, who is from the city, it is perhaps not ideal for the players so soon after a long and arduous season, particularly with the European Championship commencing in June.
Eddie Howe does not want to play Spurs friendly
When asked about the fixture last week, Postecoglou towed the club line, insisting that Spurs could benefit immensely from the trip, describing it as a ‘unique opportunity’ that would help the club grow (Football.London).
However, Howe has now confessed that he ideally would not want his players to be playing an extra game at the end of the season.
When asked about the post-season friendly, the Newcastle boss said (via The Daily Mail): “Being honest, in my position, this is something from a physical perspective after a long season that we probably wouldn’t want to do.
“If the club say we’re going, then I’m in 100 per cent. We’re moving forward very quickly and we have to keep a pace so, when asked to do such things, we’ll do it.”
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While one can understand the financial incentives for Tottenham and Newcastle, it will not be a great look for either club if one of the players gets injured in the game and potentially ends up missing the Euros or Copa America.
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