Football journalist: In the recent match, Emil Krafth was brought on to replace the defender and played at centre-back alongside Dan Burn for the remainder of the game. Both players held deeper positions than Schar, partly due to being a player down and partly because Joelinton had given them a lead to protect.
Newcastle secured a 1-0 victory in their opening match, with Joelinton scoring a cool finish just before half-time. However, the goal was largely attributed to an error by Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy, who gave the ball away.
The Magpies’ success in this match built upon a strong pre-season, where they emerged victorious in four out of five matches. Despite having a midweek fixture against Nottingham Forest in the EFL Cup coming up, manager Eddie Howe is expected to field his strongest starting lineup.
Quotes:
Joelinton: “I am pleased with my performance in the last game.”
Eddie Howe: “We are looking forward to continuing our positive momentum in the upcoming fixtures.”
