Must-watch Eddie Howe press conference: Injuries, new appointment, Neves, Minteh & two-year message

Eddie Howe's press conference ahead of our trip to Bournemouth was full of talking points, with the boss discussing everything from injuries to Ruben Neves, Yankuba Minteh, the 'sad' reaction to our win over Arsenal and ticketing situation ahead of our trip to PSG.

The boss also commented on the incoming arrival of Marcel Bout, who looks set to take over as our head of global scouting at youth level, saying it won't impact 'first-team recruitment' but is a 'welcome addition' to the club.

Howe gave a positive injury update on Harvey Barnes and revealed the latest on Callum Wilson (hamstring), Alexander Isak (groin) and Sven Botman (knee), discussing our unprecedented injury and suspension crisis, his return to former club Bournemouth and how we'll cope without Bruno on Saturday.

The boss also commented on the upcoming Premier League vote on related-party loan deals and commercial deals, hinted at long-term interest in Ruben Neves and refused to rule out a January recall for Yankuba Minteh after his superb form at Feyenoord.

Watch his press conference in full below, which also features his message of thanks on his two-year anniversary with the club:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3C_Fe9lBZE&ab_channel=NewcastleUnited