The hour he went out on strike changed our relationship. I think it was the turning point in our relationship. The communication became more difficult from that point on. I will not go into more details than that, says Eddie Howe according to several British media.
Prior to the conflict, the parties had a good cooperation, states the coach.
Alex and I had a great relationship all the time. I loved working with him and I hope he loved working with us.
We helped him partly to become the player he is today, and he helped us as a team to achieve some incredible milestones. He was a part of a very successful team, says Howe.
In the same press conference, Howe commented on Newcastle's new acquisition Yoane Wissa. The striker was recruited as one of two replacements for Alexander Isak, but he injured himself during the international break and is not available for match play yet.
I do not know how long he will be out, says Howe.
