Howe believes “Pope” is unlikely to be ready to join the Lions’ squad for Euro 2024.
Pope has been injured since December 2023. He is still undergoing rehabilitation.
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe insists time is running out for goalkeeper Nick Pope to prove his fitness to return in time for England’s call-up to Euro 2024 later this year.
The 32-year-old goalkeeper is still unable to return. To the team from a shoulder injury suffer in a win over Manchester United in early December 2023 and has miss every game since. If counting the games, Pope has missed 24 games.
“It is difficult for me to answer whether he is ready for the England squad. Because up to this point he has not returned to practice with the team yet. He is in the final stages of his rehabilitation work with the physical team. and goalkeeper coach Exactly when he will be ready for all training remains uncertain. And that’s the next step for him.”
“What I want to convey is It’s time for this season. Because the remaining games will happen quickly for him. Although he looked better and better this time. However, the goalkeeper’s injury สมัคร ufabet will have a mental aspect to overcome. Because of his (shoulder) injury, it’s a very important organ for a goalkeeper,” Howe said.
Newcastle is ranked 6th this season after playing 32 games. They still have a chance to play full European football next season.