Before Howe’s appointment in November last year, Newcastle were dwindling in the relegation zone. The 44-year-old helped the Magpies register 12 wins in their last 18 Premier League matches of the 2021-22 season, guiding them to an 11th-place finish.
The Magpies have carried their momentum into the new season too. Following a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest in their season opener, the club have registered three successive draws against Brighton & Hove Albion, Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Speaking at a pre-match press-conference, Klopp claimed that Newcastle could become a top-six club if Howe remains at the helm. He told reporters (via Liverpool Echo):
Newcastle have made four major additions to their squad this summer. The club have signed Alexander Isak, Sven Botman, Nick Pope and Matt Target for a combined sum of over £120 million.
Analyzing Liverpool’s record-equalling 9-0 victory against newly-promoted Bournemouth at Anfield last weekend, Klopp said:
David Ornstein provides update on Liverpool’s pursuit of two midfielders
Liverpool have been linked with Sheffield United’s Sander Berge (via Yorkshire Post) and RB Leipzig’s Konrad Laimer (via 90min), among other players. This comes after Klopp admitted that the club were looking for a midfielder.
Speaking on The Athletic Football Podcast (via HITC), reputed journalist David Ornstein spoke about the Reds’ hunt for a midfielder in the final days of the summer transfer window. He said:
He continued:
The Reds, who are dealing with an injury crisis, are currently ninth in the Premier League standings with five points from four matches.
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