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·21 May 2022

Newcastle boss Howe tells Joelinton: Let's keep such talk in-house

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Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe wants the players to keep the team's goals private.

The Magpies travel to Burnley on Sunday with their Premier League status, which was in genuine jeopardy when Howe arrived as head coach in November last year, already secured in impressive style with Monday night's 2-0 win over Arsenal simply serving to increase expectation for what may lie ahead.


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Brazilian midfielder Joelinton has already suggested Europa League qualification should be an aim for the next campaign and while his manager would prefer those aims and objectives to remain in-house, he does not disagree.

Howe said: “He's a good guy, Joe, and he's very positive and optimistic, and I think we should be. I've got no issue with that and I want to harness that.

“I want my squad to be confident, ambitious. They have to believe in big things and we have to set targets internally.

“I'd rather it stay internal than external because we have to also manage the expectation around the team. We don't want them to play under an unnecessary burden and an unnecessary pressure that actually hampers our performance.

“Creating that mix is important, but I'd much prefer to keep things in-house."

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