TA: There are calls for Newcastle to replace starting goalkeeper Pope, but Eddie Howe will continue to trust the players

TA wrote an article analyzing Newcastle goalkeeper Pope's responsibility for the recent away defeat and the choices faced by coach Eddie Howe.

Newcastle has recently suffered four consecutive away defeats, and in the past three games, they were reversed after taking the lead. Pope was responsible for all key goals conceded. Especially in the game against Marseille, Pope's reckless attack at the beginning of the second half was exploited by Aubameyang, resulting in the score being equalized, and then the defense collapsed and lost the game.

Although more and more fans are calling for Ramsdale to start, pointing out Pope's mistakes against West Ham, Brentford and Arsenal, as well as Ramsdale's better foot skills, Eddie Howe publicly expressed his support for Pope.

Data shows that Pope's actual number of goals conceded in the Premier League this season is 1.35 fewer than expected, and he still has key saves. Ramsdale was initially brought in as a temporary substitute, and although he performed solidly in the League Cup, he did not undergo a real test.

Eddie Howe believes that changing the goalkeeper is the last resort. It is expected that he will still trust Pope against Everton this week, but if Pope makes another mistake, the call for changing the goalkeeper will be difficult to ignore.