The Newcastle Eddie Howe manager revealed that he was not “in an excellent position” after his side lost his 2023 EFL Cup final at Manchester United – but says the defeat is “irrelevant” as Magpies are preparing to face Liverpool at this season at Wembley Stadium (4.30pm).
More than three years after his appointment, Howe has a second chance to win Newcastle’s first big trophy from 1954/55 FA Cup and proceed somewhat to conquer his memories from the first final of his career, when his players scored two attempts at the goal and admitted to both goals.
“We haven’t returned to this game at all, really,” Howe said. “It’s almost irrelevant – the opportunity, yes, but the game itself and emotions and emotions (not).
“There was much less emotion and much less external noise. Hopefully this will help us in this game. I would say this is the biggest difference.”
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Final EFL CUP: Howe is not very happy “2023
Howe took care of his three sons following 2023 finalExplaining that family time has the power to “move you” from home to football.
“On the night of the final, I wasn’t in an excellent place,” the 47 -year -old recalled. “I wasn’t very happy. You can just live in the game by re -examining everything you’ve done.
“(Kids) take you to a much better, healthier place. Let’s hope I am not in this mentality this weekend again. You can talk a good game, but it is how you try to promote the team at new levels. I feel as motivated as I have ever been.”
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Newcastle vs. Liverpool: Final of the Cup “means everything”
Runaway Premier League Liverpool leaders are 23 points over Newcastle on top flight and won 2-0 when teams met in Anfield In the championship on February 26th.
The underdogs may receive greater encouragement than 3-3 draw between groups At St James Park ‘on December 4, when Newcastle proceeded twice and scored a 90 -minute equalizer through Fabian Schar.
Former Bournemouth and Burnley Boss Howe suggested that he would not come back from his usual piece in a suit for the occasion.
“My clothing will be very consistent with what you usually see,” he said. “I am very respectful of the traditions and what it means to be in this position as a newcastle manager, but I think I am better to focus on the game.
“It means everything. I am so proud to be here and represent the city. I want to do it in the right way and try to make everyone proud and happy. ”
