Profitable knockout matches in opposition to massive sides will assist Newcastle as they attempt to grow to be a staff that challenges for Premier League and Champions League titles, says former Magpies midfielder Dietmar Hamann.
Eddie Howe’s facet progressed to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over on Wednesday, in a contest by which they’re defending champions after ending their lengthy look forward to silverware final season.
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“They discovered quite a lot of pleasure in successful the League Cup final season in opposition to and they’ll need that feeling once more,” Hamann instructed BBC Radio 5 Reside Breakfast.
“I do know Wednesday was only a last-16 match however once you do win massive video games it improves groups and improves particular person gamers.
“If you wish to be within the Champions League on a constant foundation and difficult for the title, these video games do assist as a result of they’re knockout video games that it’s a must to discover a manner via.
“They did discover a manner via and I actually like Newcastle.
“They’ve had some actually robust video games to this point this season and a few unlucky defeats within the Premier League, however I actually like what is going on and what Eddie Howe is growing.”