Newcastle United have been told they will regret not signing deeper behind Alexander Isak up front as they don’t have the kind of options Liverpool have on the bench.
That’s the view of former Magpies striker Louis Saha, who believes there is only Anthony Gordon who can adequately deputize Isak is injured.
International of Sweden he has been a superb signing for Newcastle and will be a huge boost for them when he returns from injury.
However, Saha is worried his former club will live to regret not doing more to strengthen up front as a side like Newcastle, who are aiming for a return to the Champions League, must look a rival like Liverpool and get closer. to be able to summon players of the caliber of Darwin Núñez and Diogo Jota from the bench.
Newcastle warned about the decision to transfer Alexander Isak
Newcastle may not have the kind of freedom to spend as much as Liverpool, but perhaps some smart recruiting could have helped them with more cover for Isak, as they’ve essentially ended up relying heavily on the 25-year-old. – old to stay in shape, something he has often struggled to do throughout his career.
“Newcastle will regret not signing a replacement for Alexander Isak in the summer because they are such a big club,” Saha was quoted as saying. Gazette of Shields.
“The expectation of the fans and pundits is high and if a team depends on one or two players, they will have difficulties (if they get injured) because the bench is not that strong and this is the case of Newcastle. They have good players like Anthony Gordon who can replace Isak, but they are still missing one element.
“When you want to be in the top five, you need these types of players, even if they are on the bench. We’ve seen it at Liverpool with Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez, where they come in and score. That’s where Newcastle are right now if they want to chase a Champions League spot.”
