It’s not often that you hear of
Newcastle United splashing the cash. So, when the club managed to
spend over €40m on Joelinton from TSG Hoffenhiem, fans were
naturally excited. The 22-year-old has been around the German game
for a couple of years now, as well as having spent time out on loan
in Austria. An explosive and exciting talent, does he have the means
to make the Premier League a little less challenging for the Toon?
What makes him so special?
Joelinton is a lot like another former
Hoffenheim forward in Roberto Firmino in that he does not necessarily
stick up top. He works hard in harrying the opposition defence, and
he loves to link-up with his teammates. He gets involved in the
defensive side of the game before getting his teammates involved in
the play – that might explain a rather lacklustre goals return.
A good passer and a fine dribbler, too,
Joelinton can take players on and make a positive impact when he’s
on the ball. The fact he has no issues working back is a big boon,
too, as the Premier League demands high intensity forwards.
Though Newcastle fans might expect more
goals from a striker who cost so much, he offers so much in various
other parts of the pitch that, if they can supply him with good
teammates, he could be of great value to Newcastle.
Any concerns or doubts?
However, part of the problem with
Joelinton is that he’s often in so many places, he’s not in the
right one when it matters. Goals are an issue, as is fouling the
opposition. He has a habit of reliving pressure by being too
aggressive on defenders, which can be a problem.
Also, given that he spends so much time
outside of the box, he often shoots from distance instead of getting
in close to finish chances off. In a team that does not create as
much as many of their competition, that barren nature that can strike
Joelinton could be problematic.
If they can build
the team around him without expecting him to a static striker,
though, Newcastle should profit from the purchase of the Brazilian.
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