Anthony Elanga was quiet on the day, but manager Howe emphasized that it's not just about one player. He stated that the team as a whole needs to improve its attacking performance.

Howe refused to single out Elanga for blame, saying that he believes the winger will become a great player for the club with time.

Instead, Howe pointed out that the team's attacking players are not delivering enough, and that the issue affects the entire team, from centre-halves to full-backs.

When asked about his decision to substitute Elanga and Joelinton, Howe explained that it was a tactical move to bring in new energy and different qualities to the pitch.

He acknowledged that the team's lack of goalscoring threat is a concern, but emphasized that they have historically been a team that scores goals from different areas.

Howe felt that there were chances created in the second half, but the team was not clinical enough to capitalize on them.

He also noted that the team was loose with the ball in the first half and struggled to maintain a consistent level of play.

Overall, Howe expressed disappointment with the team's performance, but remained optimistic about their potential.