Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium (kick-off 17:30 BST).
Howe gave an update on defender Tino Livramento, who was injured against Bournemouth last Saturday. "He went for a scan initially, we don't think it's a bad injury. Wait and see whether he'll play again this season but he will have another scan at the weekend to determine the full extent of his time out."
He added Livramento is "very level-headed and stable mentally" but has had a "frustrating season, which is the life of a footballer".
On Anthony Gordon: "He won't make the game, hasn't trained this week. Not a serious injury but not in time for this game, hopefully the next one."
Howe said that Bruno Guimaraes "has had a full week of training and he has trained really well. He's such an important player for us on so many levels that of course we are keen to get him on the pitch as soon as possible".
On recruitment: "If the team is not performing, there may be bigger changes [in the summer] than first thought. The players understand the job they are in. There is a responsibility to be at your best."
On Newcastle's poor form: "We're all feeling that pain at the moment, we're determined to put that right and win as many games as possible. Players are lacking a bit of confidence but we can find that through hard work, good training and trying to enjoy their football and find their best form again. We need to perform most of all for our supporters."
Asked why Nick Woltemade isn't starting, Howe said: "It's difficult because our centre-forwards have been productive for us. Anthony Gordon played up front against Chelsea and Sunderland. Will Osula has come in and he has scored as the number nine so it's difficult. You have to reward players for what they deliver and at the moment, I have gone with a different option to Nick so there's no problem on his fitness. Obviously when he plays, he has to try and do the same and deliver the goals that we need."
He added on Woltemade and Yoane Wissa: "Like with every player that is not playing, they have to show their worth in training and that's their shop window for me to pick them. How they train, how they commit to the training and how much they are prepared to put individual disappointment to the side for the team to then come back fighting but I believe in both players still, I've got no issues with either of them. They have unique qualities to offer the team but it's got to be on merit and deserved. They are both outstanding players and will be better for next season."
On five wins out of five to secure European football: "Five wins out of five are needed for ourselves, for the club, for everybody. We aren't looking at it for Europe, we're looking at it like we need to win a game. First step is win a game and then try and win another one."
Howe said Newcastle "have lost a bit of confidence with the recent results that we have had" and hopes they will get back to their best levels "individually and collectively".
On criticism Anthony Elanga has faced: "He's handled everything that he has faced this season with real integrity. He will continue to improve and get better and he has so much potential. I really believe in him and hopefully he can finish the season strongly."
Howe said Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) meeting next week is "something that happens regularly" and he "always likes the chance to talk directly to the owners and express things".
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