Eddie Howe responds to Newcastle fans who BOOED his substitution of Sandro Tonali in 2-1 defeat by Chelsea
- Eddie Howe replaced the Italian midfielder after 68 minutes at Stamford Bridge
- They were losing at the time after goals from Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer
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Eddie Howe was booed by Newcastle supporters for replacing Sandro Tonali but insisted it is not his fault as the onus is on the Italian midfielder to make himself invincible.
Howe hooked Tonali after 68 minutes at Stamford Bridge, with the visitors trailing 2-1 after goals from Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer.
“I understand that the fans love Sandro and would like to see him stay on the pitch, but every decision I make is for the benefit of the team,” Howe said.
‘Also with a view of the horizon and the matches we have to come.
‘Sandro can only do his part to influence the game, to the extent that, in my opinion, he becomes indispensable to the team. I think there’s more to come from him.”
Eddie Howe was booed by Newcastle fans for replacing Sandro Tonali against Chelsea
Howe hooked Tonali after 68 minutes at Stamford Bridge with the visitors trailing 2-1
Enzo Maresca’s side will have to pay another FA fine – this time worth £75,000 – after becoming the first team in Premier League history to receive at least six warnings in three separate matches
Meanwhile, Chelsea will have to pay another FA fine – this time worth £75,000 – after becoming the first team in Premier League history to receive at least six warnings in three separate matches in a season.
Enzo Maresca’s side paid £25,000 for breaching the six-card ceiling in a 1-0 win over Bournemouth, and £50,000 for re-offending in a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest.
Yesterday’s latest offense brings their total spend on warnings this term to £150,000.