Coach Eddie Howe is facing a critical phase in his career with Newcastle United, as the club's management, owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, has begun to express increasing doubts about some of his recent decisions, particularly regarding the transfer market.

Despite the successes achieved in the past two seasons, including qualifying for the Champions League, the performance this season has raised many questions.

The defeats against Sunderland, the newly promoted team, dealt a significant blow to the management's confidence, prompting them to reassess the extent of the powers granted to the coach, as well as the role of his nephew Andy Howe, who holds an important position in the club's recruitment department.

Although winning the Carabao Cup last season was a significant achievement, it was not enough to reassure the owners amid the current decline.

The next six matches will be crucial in determining whether Howe can regain the management's trust and continue his project with the team.

On the other hand, forecasts suggest that Howe's continuation until the fifth anniversary of his taking over the team's training next November may depend on two main factors: his willingness to relinquish some of his authority and his ability to instill confidence in newcomers and accept different perspectives within the organization.