Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe hopes Anthony Gordon has a smooth return to Everton tomorrow night.
Gordon returns to Goodison Park for the first time since his controversial departure.
Howe said, It's very difficult for me to comment on how he left because I'm not party to what happened and what went on.
I can only really comment on the player that I've seen and he's been very, very good, trained really well, as I've said many times, he's very passionate, wants to achieve, wants to do really well in his career.
It's staying very present and not thinking too much, just play the game which is easier said than done in that environment where probably all eyes will be, he'll feel, focused on him.
I don't want it to become a big talking point in the game. For me, it's not important. It's important for Anthony and it's important that he comes through the game in a good way, but what's important that the team functions and we show our best selves."
Howe was also asked about the fallout from their 6-1 thrashing of Tottenham, which resulted in caretaker manager Cristian Stellini's sacking.
He added: "Tottenham have to do what they have to do with their side of things and respond as they best see. It was nothing to do with us or a lack of respect, I think."