Eddie Howe said he "let rip" at his Newcastle United players during a "fifteen-minute reality check" in Leverkusen after the Magpies allowed another late goal to undermine their Champions League ambitions.
Kieran Trippier's continued absence looms large over Newcastle United as the club navigates a punishing December schedule.
Eddie Howe has acknowledged that Newcastle United are entering a challenging period, with injuries leaving the club short of full-back options.
Fabian Schar has acknowledged the difficulty of adjusting to life outside Newcastle United's starting XI after a period of sustained importance to the side.
Tottenham snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw at St James' Park as Cristian Romero produced a 95th-minute overhead kick to rescue a point against Newcastle.
Newcastle United have received an unexpected boost after Yoane Wissa was omitted from the DR Congo squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on 21 December.