Sky Sports pundits Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville believe Eddie Howe should follow Thomas Tuchel's example and answer difficult questions addressing Saudi Arabia's human rights record. The Newcastle United head coach has repeatedly distanced himself from media topics outside of football since his appointment in November.
However, Howe's response to journalists on Sunday on the subject of mass executions in Saudi Arabia has been heavily criticised in certain quarters. The Magpies boss insisted he will 'stick to football' and reiterated his disappointment at his side's narrow defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Carragher and Neville held a frank discussion on Monday Night Football on geopolitical issues that currently cast a shadow over a number of Premier League teams, prompted by the Government sanctions on Chelsea and owner Roman Abramovich in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Howe and Newcastle came under scrutiny, and presenter David Jones asked the Liverpool legend if it was fair for the head coach to be asked these questions.
