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NEWCASTLE UNITED BOSS EDDIE HOWE IS EAGER TO WELCOME THREE OF HIS BEST STARS BACK INTO THE FOLD 13:00, 14 Sep 2022Updated 13:00, 14 Sep 2022 Eddie Howe admits that Newcastle United are

always going to "suffer" without big names like Callum Wilson, Bruno Guimaraes and Allan Saint-Maximin. The absence of the trio has coincided with the winless streak in the Premier

League being extended to five matches. But Howe will be aiming to end that sequence, which only contains one defeat, against his old club AFC Bournemouth at the weekend. Howe has always

stated that the loss of players through injuries offers opportunities for others. Yet he is realistic enough to admit that without key men, Newcastle remain up against it. READ MORE:

NEWCASTLE OFFERED CHANCE TO SIGN TEENAGE WONDERKID TIPPED TO SHINE AT WORLD CUP This is largely due to the fact that the squad is still very much at a rebuilding stage with the long-term aim

to have 22 players of top notch standard fighting for 11 shirts. Howe said: "It's hypothetical, but yes, I think we have got a higher chance of winning the game because

they're top quality players. You take those three players out of any team and the team will suffer – that's why they are so important to us. Article continues below "When

you're looking for that moment of magic and brilliance to win us the game. I thought the moments were there, it was just the finish was missing, even right to the end (against Crystal

Palace)." Howe will update fans on the fitness levels of Saint-Maximin, Bruno and Wilson on Friday morning at his next scheduled Press briefing. READ NEXT: Newcastle's best dynamic

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that is good news for Newcastle's long-term plan