I'D SAY ANTHONY GORDON IS FULLY FIT! 💪 | Eddie Howe | Marseille v Newcastle United

Pre-match press conference with Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe ahead of their Champions League game against Olympique Marseille at the Stade Vélodrome.

Howe confirms that Anthony Gordon and Emil Krafth have both travelled and describes Gordon as “fully fit” after recovering from a minor muscle issue. Dan Burn returns from suspension while Kieran Trippier has not travelled. Howe says he will make late decisions on Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall due to the intensity of the Manchester City match and the tight schedule with Everton coming up at the weekend.

He discusses the importance of rotation, the need to trust the squad and the difficulty of balancing short term wins with long term player fitness. Howe speaks in depth about Mason Greenwood’s form for Marseille, highlighting his movement, creativity and threat when drifting inside from the right. He also praises Pierre Emerick Aubameyang’s level at 36, saying he still stretches defences and remains a lethal finisher.

Howe talks about handling the red hot atmosphere at the Vélodrome, the midfield battle involving Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton, and the importance of turning one off performances into consistency as Newcastle look to push on in the Champions League.

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⏱ Timeline courtesy of Warrior J93
0:00 Intro
0:31 Team news update Dan Burn returns Gordon and Krafth travel Trippier out Livramento and Hall fitness check
1:55 Will Howe have to make changes after the Manchester City intensity and tight schedule?
2:41 Howe on whether he wants to get qualification done early in the Champions League league phase
3:31 Adapting tactics for European away games and differences from Premier League matches
4:22 Mason Greenwood threat analysed in French question
5:35 Question on Roberto De Zerbi and whether Tonali and Joelinton are key for Newcastle
6:50 Newcastle needing consistency and building confidence across competitions
8:01 Will Marseille start aggressively due to their position and how Newcastle must prepare
9:07 Anthony Gordon as a striker option and latest on his fitness
9:51 Howe breaks down Mason Greenwood's strengths and movement
10:45 Handling the Stade Vélodrome atmosphere and comparison with St James Park
12:59 Pierre Emerick Aubameyang analysis at 36 and Newcastle preparing for his movement
13:52 Newcastle midfield dynamics Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes positional switching
15:19 Outro | Please like the video and subscribe!

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