"You can't shrink at the size of the game, and I don't think we will. We have got many players who have played in so many games now; we have become accustomed to it. We have many, many internationals in the squad so I don't see shrinking as an issue. We have enough players who can cause them problems."
"I think we're in a good place to do that, and the players are probably as confident as they've been in any stage this season. Our recent performances have been really strong. The individuals are performing at a really high level that hasn't always been the case. We know how good Barcelona are, but we believe in ourselves."
"It probably would be, yeah, but it's irrelevant because that's the outcome and we're in the preparatory phase. We have to make sure our game plan, tactical delivery and individual performances are at the right level. We have another massive, massive game at the weekend, so I don't want to heap too much pressure on the players."
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe addresses the upcoming Champions League last-16 second leg against Barcelona at Camp Nou, emphasizing that his squad possesses the experience and quality to compete without being overawed by the occasion. Following a 1-0 victory over Chelsea, Howe believes his team is in optimal form, with players performing at high levels. He acknowledges Barcelona's quality but expresses confidence in Newcastle's ability to execute their game plan and cause problems for the opposition. Howe stresses the importance of maintaining focus on tactical delivery and individual performances rather than the magnitude of the fixture, while also noting the squad's depth of international players capable of delivering strong performances.
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