Howe also expressed his excitement about the upcoming match against Villa, acknowledging that it will be a tough game but one that the team is looking forward to. He emphasized the importance of improvement and control in their performances, and stated that the team will be stronger when they have their full complement of players.

Regarding the transfer market, Howe confirmed that the team is still active and looking to bring in one or two more players to strengthen their squad. He emphasized the importance of quality over quantity and stated that the team is looking for a specific type of player to meet their requirements.

On the situation with Alexander Isak, a wantaway star striker, Howe stated that there has been no change in the situation and that Isak will continue to train away from the rest of the squad to maintain morale. He also expressed his close relationship with Isak and emphasized the importance of working closely with every player to their benefit.

Howe also confirmed that Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey is close to signing with the team and is currently undergoing a medical ahead of putting pen to paper on a contract. However, he ruled out Ramsey from playing in the upcoming match against Villa.