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Howe hints at sweeping Newcastle summer overhaul after slump to 14th, with stars warned futures are on the line
TL;DR
Eddie Howe suggests a major overhaul at Newcastle United following a disappointing 14th place in the Premier League. Players have been warned that their futures at the club are at stake as the team faces potential changes this summer.
Key points
- Eddie Howe hints at a summer overhaul for Newcastle United
- Newcastle dropped to 14th place in the Premier League
- The team has lost five of their last seven matches
- Players warned their futures are uncertain
- Potential changes to the squad are expected this summer
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Howe hints at sweeping Newcastle summer overhaul after slump to 14th, with stars warned futures are on the line
Eddie Howe has hinted at an overhaul at Newcastle United this summer after a disappointing Premier League campaign.
Newcastle have lost five of their last seven games in thePremier League to drop to 14th in the table. After securing Champions League qualification last season, the Magpies now face the prospect of missing out on European football.
Newcastle are expected to make changes to their squad in the summer and Howe has hinted that his side are playing for their futures at the club.
Speaking to the media ahead of this weekend's trip to Arsenal, Howe said: "We're always looking at the team and trying to make assessments and judgements for the future.
"That's natural. Of course, if the team is not performing then there will be bigger changes in the summer than previously. You have to react to what you see. That goes on, on a weekly, daily basis behind the scenes.
"I think the players will expect that, there is a responsibility to try and be at your best, that falls on me as well to deliver the best I can for the players and the staff. It goes with the territory."
One name who could leave Newcastle is Nick Woltemade. The £69m record signing has fallen out of favour in recent weeks, with Howe admitting that others are ahead of the German in his thoughts.
Q&A
What prompted Eddie Howe to hint at a Newcastle summer overhaul?
Eddie Howe hinted at a summer overhaul due to Newcastle's poor performance, dropping to 14th place after losing five of their last seven Premier League games.
How did Newcastle United's performance affect their European football prospects?
Newcastle's slump to 14th place jeopardizes their chances of qualifying for European football, a significant drop after securing Champions League qualification last season.
What does Eddie Howe mean by players' futures being on the line?
Eddie Howe indicated that players are playing for their futures at Newcastle, suggesting that some may not remain with the club if performance does not improve.