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The Eddie Howe Athletic Bilbao press conference has taken place.

The Newcastle United boss speaking to journalists on Tuesday afternoon.

This is ahead of Wednesday night’s game at St James’ Park

United having won two and lost one of their first three matches in the Champions League.

Newcastle United finding themselves in a top eight automatic qualifying spot for the knockout stages, ahead of the fourth round of matches.

Eddie Howe Athletic Bilbao press conference – 4 November 2025:

“There’s been a bit of illness going through the squad because that’s various players that have picked something up. Sandro initially, Jacob Murphy, Kieran Trippier and now Bruno.

“We’re making a decision on Bruno tomorrow.

“He’s such an important player for us but he’s clearly not been himself and that’s why he missed training today.”

Eddie Howe on bouncing back from Sunday’s 3-1 defeat against West Ham:

“There’s always a feeling of frustration and different emotions when you play that way, that you then try and use to your advantage for the future.

“Historically, we’ve responded pretty well.

“We’ve tried to use performances like that as a catalyst for better, trying to learn...