Eddie Howe has called on Newcastle United to swiftly recover from their recent heavy defeat against Bournemouth, aiming to re-establish their Champions League ambitions in an upcoming match against Southampton. Having lost 4-1, which was their first loss in nine matches, Howe noted fatigue as a potential factor in the performance. He acknowledged that the team didn't showcase their usual intensity and made tactical adjustments that failed to yield results. As they prepare for Saturday's clash, Howe hopes the week off will help rejuvenate the squad.
We made a big tactical switch at half-time and throughout to try and invigorate us, but it never happened. We have to respond and quickly.
Technically and physically, we were not the team we've been in recent weeks... full credit to them.
The big thing for us is we have a week in between, so hopefully, a chance to recharge our batteries and then attack the game.
I just felt there was fatigue in our performance today. We didn't start well and never played with the intensity we normally do.
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