Nick Pope previews Newcastle’s clash with Benfica in the Champions League. He talks about Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea and Nick Woltemade’s start to life at the club.
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0:00 Start of season been frustrating? How do you see it?
Yeah pretty similar, we’ve had some really good moments
0:40 You’ve been in great form? Six clean sheets?
I feel in a really good space myself and my game and I feel like I’ve built well off pre-season
I’ve really concentrated on my training and the work I do with the coaches
1:35 England ambitions?
It’s always at the back of my mind, especially as a WC year
But Newcastle comes first right now!
2:00 Consistency struggles? Why?
Probably a mix of things, I think we’re really small margins away from being in a better position in both competitions
Football is decided in small margins
2:35 No better way to put things right than St. James’ in the UCL?
The atmosphere the home UCL games bring are special
3:05 You want to finish your career here, how happy are you about contract?
I look forward to spending as long as I can here
3:35 Pleased with club’s progress since takeover?
We’re ever evolving!
It’s been great to be a part of it and I want to be a part of it moving forward
We strive for more big moments
4:25 Relationship with Ramsdale?
It’s really good! We’ve known each other a few years
It’s been great to have him and his character
5:00 Thoughts on Thiaw?
I’ve really enjoyed playing with him
He’s hit the ground running and looks like a top player
5:30 Injury frustrations over last few seasons?
Something no player wants!
There’s always setbacks and things you don’t plan for but it’s important how you come through these moments and I’ve been really lucky to have great people around me
6:15 Mourinho, memories as a fan?
I remember his Chelsea team letting in about 15 goals in a season, as a keeper that sticks out!
He’s got a certain style and charisma
6:50 Feeling as it stands that you’re England’s 4th choice? Spoken to Tuchel?
Spoke to him when he took over, I’ve been in regular contact with Hilario
I feel like the communications have been really good, I feel like I’m in the frame and it’s not dead
7:40 Do you present your case?
Please pick me?
It’s always best to let your football do the talking!
Hopefully Burn’s put in a good word!
8:05 Still a dream for WC?
I’ve been to 2 already, a third in America would be special
It’d be a great achievement
8:30 Good performances in UCL, but you need to win these home games?
Of course, after PSG a few years ago we were more at an advantage
9:00 You listed the achievements since the takeover, as a group, to kick the club on; how important is it you progress into the later stages in the UCL?
It’s a big ambition for the group
Top teams get into the later stages
Now we’re here we’ve got a top squad and more experience than last time
10:00 Confidence?
Definitely, we’ve now got much more UCL experience as a squad, team and city
10:20 Has GK recruitment driven you on?
The squad’s always going to evolve so as a player you’ve got to push yourself to earn the right to play for the club
11:15 How does it feel to not be the only big Nick here?
I’m enjoying it! He carries it better than me! He’s been a joy to have at the club
It’s great to see him scoring goals!
Big Dan edges the tall battle!
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2 Comments
Jose Mourinho's Chelsea only conceded 15 goals in one Premier League season – will any team ever match it? 👀
Should return to the England squad with Trafford not getting regular football. Nice to hear he is in regular contact with Hilario so he's definitely in the picture.