In the first round of Premier League matches, Newcastle United will play away against Aston Villa. Before the game, Newcastle coach Eddie Howe talked about multiple topics including the signing plan and the situation of the wounded at a press conference.
Newcastle's signing plan
We are still actively operating in the transfer window and hope to introduce one or two more players. It is still about quality rather than quantity. We don't need too many new players, nor do we think too much. The team's overall strength is good, and the depth of some positions is very good. It will be a long and intensive season, and everyone must stay healthy and contribute at any time. The last few weeks of the transfer window are very important, and we do need a little more. "
Wounded situation update
" Except for Willok, other players can play, and he is not far from his comeback. Judging from the injury situation, our lineup is generally healthy. Jaf will play with the team. He has been training with the team for two days. Although it is not easy to join the team at the end of the season, he adapts well. "
About the opening stage of the new season
" Looking at the first few games on the schedule, it was all tough battles for us. We know the strength of our opponents, and it was very difficult to fight with them before. It will be a close match, but we hope to have a good performance. "
Talking about opponent Aston Villa
"Villa's home atmosphere is very good, the fans support and have high tactical literacy. Their playing style has long been integrated into the team and they have always adhered to the same principles and ideas. If we relax a little, they will catch the flaws. We had wonderful matches with Villa, both victories and losses, and those losses have learned a lot. We are ready for this tough battle. ”
Expectations for the early stage of the season
"We hope to see progress and improvement, have stronger control in the game, play more dominantly, attack actively, and score more goals. The competition in the Premier League is fierce and the challenges are huge. I believe the team will be stronger when our lineup is complete. Even if we are in poor condition, we need to find a way to win. ”