BBC pundit and former Premier League player Glenn Murray has claimed Newcastle United winger Miguel Almiron constantly looked like a threat against Southampton tonight.
Playing off the right wing in the first leg of the Toon’s Carabao Cup semi-final, the Paraguay international dominated with his quick feet and ability to cut in on his striking foot.
Speaking on co-commentary for BBC Radio 5 Live, Murray picked up on the 28-year-old’s performance.
“Every time Almiron has the ball, he looks a real threat coming in off the right on his tasty left foot,” he said.
Murray says Almiron is a constant threat
Although Almiron has not been able to replicate the numbers he was producing before the World Cup break, he has still been a constant issue for Premier League defences.
In a team now full of superstars, the attacker has still managed to rank as the fourth-best player for the Magpies this term. He closely follows Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar and Nick Pope, impressively marching ahead of fan-favourite Bruno Guimaraes.
Prior to this season, supporters were unsure of the 28-year-old, who arrived at St James’ Park back in 2019 in a then club-record deal worth £21m.
However, with Eddie Howe at the helm, the Paraguayan has looked phenomenal on the wing for Newcastle.
Although the Magpies are currently linked with a move for Everton forward Anthony Gordon, Almiron is expected to be his place in the starting XI – and rightly so.
Hopefully the Toon star can keep this form up for the second leg of the semi-final next week.