Eddie Howe says he has no qualms with Allan Saint-Maximin stepping up his injury recovery in France instead of Tyneside. The Newcastle United flyer jetted back home after being struck down with a hamstring injury earlier this month and won't return to the north east until next week.
Saint-Maximin will miss this weekend's clash with Aston Villa and remains a doubt for the crunch clash with Tottenham at St James' Park on April 23rd. The 26-year-old continues to post positive fitness updates on his social media accounts and Howe insists he is happy with the winger working on his return elsewhere.
"I'm comfortable with it and always have been," Howe said on Friday. "I'm a firm believer you don't have to be in Newcastle to get the best treatment. It's always about helping the player come back in the best condition.
