Eddie Howe Claims Newcastle United Have Missed 'Unique' Player This Season

Howe Believes Saint-Maximin's Absence Has Been a Blow

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has spoken about the impact of Allan Saint-Maximin's absence this season. The French winger has been out with a hamstring injury since August, and Howe believes his team have missed his unique qualities.

Howe said: "Allan is a unique player. He's got that ability to create something out of nothing. He's a player that can beat players one-on-one, and he's got that end product as well. He's a player that can score goals and create goals. He's a big miss for us."

Saint-Maximin is a key player for Newcastle and his absence has been a blow to the team. The Magpies have won just two of their last six Premier League games and have dropped out of the top four.

Howe will be hoping that Saint-Maximin can return to action soon and help Newcastle get back on track. The Magpies are currently in sixth place in the Premier League and are still in contention for a top-four finish.

Saint-Maximin's Injury History

Saint-Maximin has had a number of injury problems during his time at Newcastle. He missed the majority of the 2020/21 season with a knee injury. He has also missed several games this season with hamstring and calf injuries.

Howe will be hoping that Saint-Maximin can stay fit for the rest of the season and help Newcastle achieve their goals.

Newcastle's Season So Far

Newcastle have had a mixed season so far. They started the season well, winning their first three games. However, they have struggled for consistency since then. They have won just two of their last six Premier League games and have dropped out of the top four.

Newcastle are currently in sixth place in the Premier League. They are still in contention for a top-four finish, but they will need to improve their form if they want to achieve that goal.