Former Newcastle defender John Anderson says January will be "a juggling match" for Eddie Howe because of the relentless fixture schedule. The Magpies face nine games across four competitions this month, so what games will manager Howe prioritise? "He sees the Premier League as the main priority because of wanting to be in the Champions League again next season," Anderson told BBC Radio Newcastle.
Former Newcastle defender John Anderson says January will be "a juggling match" for Eddie Howe because of the relentless fixture schedule.
The Magpies face nine games across four competitions this month, so what games will manager Howe prioritise?
"He sees the Premier League as the main priority because of wanting to be in the Champions League again next season," Anderson told BBC Radio Newcastle. "The League Cup comes next because it is a semi-final, and then it is the FA Cup and Champions League.
"Realistically, it is just about qualifying for the next round or stage [for the latter two].
"Somewhere along the line, the amount of games they are playing will take its toll so Howe is going to have to make changes. He has to rotate and give players game time.
"It will be a juggling match and it is easier for other teams that have more squad depth."
Newcastle host Leeds on Wednesday in the Premier League before welcoming Howe's former club Bournemouth in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.
They then face Manchester City in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, before a trip to Wolves in the league and a home tie against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.
Howe's side will also travel to Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the month in between league games against Aston Villa and Liverpool.
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