Newcastle manager Eddie Howe revealed that he was “not in an ideal place after his team lost the EFL Cup final in 2023 against Manchester United – but says that the defeat is” not relevant “while the Magpies are preparing to face Liverpool in this season’s decision -maker at the Wembley stadium (4.30 Hours of GMT).
More than three years after his appointment, Howe has a second chance to win Newcastle’s first major trophy since the FA Cup 1954/55 and defeat his memories of the first final of his career, when his players gathered two attempts on the target and conceded both goals before the 40th minute in a 2-0 defeat.
“We haven’t returned to this match at all,” said Howe. “It is about purpose – the opportunity, yes, but the game itself and the feelings and the emotions [aren’t].
“There has been much less emotion and much less outside noise. Hopefully this will help us in this game. I would say it is the biggest difference.
Eddie Howe on our Carabao Cup race:
“We had a really difficult race in the Carabao Cup, we went from turn to turn. There was much less noise and emotion and I hope it helps us in our performance in our game. We were very focused on our match plan. We are… pic.twitter.com/4hkg8zelff
– Newcastle United (@NUFC) March 14, 2025
EFL Cup Final: Howe “ not too happy ” in 2023
Howe took care of his three sons following the 2023 finalExplaining that family time has the power to “remove you” to dwell on football.
“The night of the final, I was not in an ideal place,” said the 47 -year -old player. “I was not too happy. You can just live in the game, rethink everything you have done.
“”[Children] takes you to a much better and healthier place. I hope I am no longer in this state of mind this weekend. You can talk about a good game, but that’s how you try to push the team to new levels. I feel as motivated as ever.
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Newcastle vs Liverpool: final of the cup “means everything”
The leaders of the Premier League Runaway, Liverpool, are 23 points above Newcastle in the elite and won 2-0 when the teams met in Anfield in the League on February 26.
Outsiders can take more encouragement 3-3 Print between teams In St James’ Park on December 4, when Newcastle continued twice and scored an equalizer of the 90th minute via Fabian Schar.
The former boss of Bournemouth and Burnley Howe suggested that he would not return from his usual combination to a costume for the occasion.
“My outfit will be very consistent with what you see normally,” he said. “I am very respectful of traditions and what it means to be in this position as a newcastle manager, but I just think that I would better focus on the game.
“It means everything; I am so proud to be here and represent the city. I want to do it in the right way and try to make everyone proud and happy. »»
