EDDIE HOWE expressed his concern for former Newcastle and Bournemouth midfielder Christian Atsu today after he was reported missing in the aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

The 31-year-old Ghana international’s whereabouts remain unknown following the disaster in southern Turkey and northern Syria during the early hours of Monday morning after his current club Hatayspor revealed claims that he had been rescued were untrue.

Magpies head coach Howe, who worked with Atsu during a loan spell at Bournemouth from Chelsea during the 2015-16 season, said: “It’s hugely worrying.