Eddie Howe has been talking ahead of Newcastle United taking on Nottingham Forest.
United preparing for their 56th match of the season.
Newcastle United looking to build on last Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Brighton at St James’ Park.
Eddie Howe having won on all four previous occasions when United have played at the City Ground.
Three games of the season left to go for NUFC.
Eddie Howe speaking at his Newcastle United pre-match press conference ahead of facing Nottingham Forest:
“We have three big games to play and that is our focus now. It is important that we use the [Brighton] win in a positive way, the energy it creates, the feeling it creates.”
Eddie Howe on Nottingham Forest:
“They have done very well; they have a strong squad of players and have responded to the challenges of domestic and European football well. They have built some good momentum to their game, we know it will be a tough game, always difficult going to the City Ground. We are going to have to be at our best.”
Eddie Howe on training this week:
“All our energy is going into winning these last games, our preparation has been good this week. We need to make sure we focus on the next game. The lads have trained well; the right mentality and the effort have been there.”
Eddie Howe on Nick Woltemade:
“Nick is fine. There’ll be a sense of disappointment because everyone wants to play.
“Nick’s been training well. Since we’ve returned to team training, I think it’s been good for him and a lot of the other new players. It’s really helped them have a greater understanding of what we want them to do.
“I’m very impressed by all of their attitudes. He’s committed, we really value him and want him to do well.”
On William Osula, who has scored three goals in his last four Premier League matches:
“He’s got really rich potential. He’s outstandingly quick, powerful and scores goals with both feet so he’s got a array of different scoring techniques that he can use.
“He’s willing to learn and improve. I love that about him. From day one here, he’s put a lot of work in his game and is very committed to that process.
“He has got a really good attitude to football. He enjoys the game, wants to play and is a very positive guy. It’s great to see him doing well and I’ve seen how hard he’s had to work to get that success.
“Now he’s in the team and doing well, he’s got to make sure he sticks to those processes that have worked for him.”
Eddie Howe on Tino Livramento’ recovery from injury:
“Tino is doing well, he is improving. Don’t think he will be back this season. We will let him recover and get a good summer behind him.”
Eddie Howe on Fabian Schar:
“His situation was slightly unique. He was very close to returning to full fitness and got an infection.
“He’s building up his strength and resilience again. He’s looking a lot more positive in his body at the moment.
“Whether or not he’s going to be fit enough to take to the pitch again between now and the end of the season, let’s wait and see.”
Eddie Howe on Lewis Miley’s injury:
“It was an innocuous moment, he was training on Tuesday, he slipped, no other player was involved. He was unable to continue, and it was a little more serious than we thought.
“The surgery went well, he now faces a few months out, we hope he will be back in and around pre-season. It is a shame as he was playing well, a real blow for us.”