Newcastle United’s manager, Eddie Howe, initially feared missing out on Malick Thiaw, but the £35m German defender has quickly become a pivotal “mentality monster,” thriving under pressure and forming a formidable partnership with Sven Botman.


Newcastle United’s manager, Eddie Howe, initially feared missing out on Malick Thiaw, but the £35m German defender has quickly become a pivotal “mentality monster,” thriving under pressure and forming a formidable partnership with Sven Botman.