Eddie Howe Liverpool press conference – The key messages ahead of Wednesday | OneFootball

The Eddie Howe Liverpool Press Conference has taken place.

The Newcastle United Head Coach speaking to the media ahead of Wednesday’s game.

United knowing a victory would guarantee they stay top five, potentially going as high as fourth or even third, depending on results elsewhere.

Eddie Howe Liverpool press conference – 25 February 2025:

“We need to play close to a perfect game.

“I think learning from the recent game against Manchester City would be a useful starting point for us, where we didn’t execute the aggressive game plan that we wanted.

“We didn’t attack enough.

“Anfield is a really great environment to play football.

“But not a great environment if you are not totally there.

“We need to make sure we turn up.

“We are going to need to start the game well.

“We have to be aggressive, have a threat in the game.

“We need every bit of our game to be functioning.”

Eddie Howe on being mentally prepared for the game:

“Whatever they are trying to do, they are doing it well, their record at Anfield this season has been very strong.

“We have to be mentally very strong in this game.

“We have to have the strength to execute our game plan.”

Eddie Howe on the latest team news:

“Sandro (Tonali) came through (Sunday’s win over Nottingham Forest) fine – I anticipate he will be fully fit for Wednesday.

“Sven (Botman) is improving and improving quickly. We will see if he makes the game or not. He will be close.

“Joe (Joelinton) is really improving, doing really well, pushing again. He is close.”

Eddie Howe on Lewis Miley’s progress and performances:

“Lewis can be anything, in the respect that he could really take his position, solidify that position and be there for a number of years.

“Obviously, you have to have that little bit of luck, staying injury-free.

“He has all the technical capabilities and mental capabilities.

“He can do a bit of everything – he has the running capacity, he is very composed in training, he is one of the best technical players that we have.

“I see a bright future for him.”

Eddie Howe on the current battle for European places:

“It is very interesting, an interesting mix of teams.

“Some you expect to be there, some who are there having had an outstanding season.