Eddie Howe says that Newcastle United must use the January window to ensure they are adequately equipped for the second half of the season - and knows that injuries could play a part in his plans.
Howe has lost Jonjo Shelvey and Matt Targett for the foreseeable future but still hopes to have them back in his thinking before the end of the season. This time last year United were ready to go with the addition of Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid but despite the two injury setbacks there is less urgency in the camp this winter.
When asked if the squad was strong enough to get through January without signing anybody, Howe said: "If we didn't sign anybody, I love the group. I think we have a really strong team.
