Eddie Howe was fuming with 27-year-old Newcastle star’s performance against Manchester City
The Brazilian forward has transitioned into a midfielder since last season and he has been exceptional for the Magpies. The industrious 27-year-old has impressed with his defensive contribution, technical ability, drive and link-up play. However, he was not at his best against Manchester City and the Premier League champions managed to drag him out of position time and again. The Newcastle manager was clearly not pleased with this performance. The defensive side of his game was lacking as well. The 27-year-old struggled to close down the Manchester City players and put his teammates under pressure. Clearly the Brazilian had an off day against Manchester City but he remains a key player for Newcastle and he will be desperate to bounce back strongly. Joelinton will be crucial to Newcastle’s hopes of winning trophies this season.
