Soccer-Howe backs error-prone Trippier as Newcastle head to Luton

Soccer Football - Champions League - Group F - Newcastle United v AC Milan - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - December 13, 2023 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe with Kieran Trippier after he was substituted Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo

(Reuters) - Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe stood by his right back Kieran Trippier after the England international's costly errors during Tuesday's League Cup loss at Chelsea.

Trippier's mistake led to Chelsea's added-time equaliser and he missed a penalty in the shootout as Newcastle exited the competition a week after going out of the Champions League.