Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe shared his thoughts ahead of the Champions League first round match against Barcelona.
The specialist emphasized that this match is a historic event of great importance for the club:
"When I saw the draw results, various emotions arose in my heart. After that, we focused on tactics and preparation. The Champions League matches are fundamentally different from regular games. In such cases, I believe our experience will be useful. Over the past two years, the composition of our team has significantly strengthened, which increases our confidence. I fully trust our team, and I think their performance on the field will delight the fans."
At the same time, Eddie How stated that the absence of young talent Lamin Yamal from the game due to injury was a loss for the club:
"Of course, it's unfortunate that we won't see such a capable player in this match. However, it's undeniable that Barcelona has other strong and skilled players on the wings."
As a reminder, the Newcastle vs. Barcelona match in the first round of the Champions League kicks off today at 00:00 Tashkent time.
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