Newcastle boss Eddie Howe reveals reason why he banished Ryan Fraser to U21s with winger’s future looking bleak
EDDIE HOWE has revealed why he has banished Ryan Fraser from the Newcastle first-team.
The 29-year-old has been sent to train with the U21s.
And Howe has declared he only wants players who are “committed to Newcastle” to be part of his first-team set up.
Fraser was told to join up with the club’s youngsters ahead of the Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester United, according to the Daily Mail.
Newcastle are looking to bounce back from their Wembley heartbreak as they travel to Manchester City in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off.
Ahead of the game, Howe was quizzed on Scotland international Fraser, who joined the Magpies from Bournemouth in 2020.
The Toon boss said: “Ryan’s training with the Under-21s.
“I made the decision to concentrate on players that are committed to Newcastle.
“For the benefit of the group, I’ve made that call.”
Howe previously managed Fraser at Bournemouth, but revealed at the moment there is no future for the winger at St. James’ Park.
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When asked if Fraser has a future at the club, Howe said: “I think that’s a difficult one for me to answer, because I’d never put a firm decision on that, because life and football can change quickly.
“But I’d say at the moment, no he doesn’t.”
Fraser has played just eight games for Newcastle this season, starting three of them.