A number of Newcastle United supporters berated Miguel Almiron‘s “terrible” performance in the Magpies’ 2-1 defeat at home to Leicester City on Sunday afternoon.
Newcastle were aiming to pick up another positive result after their draw against Liverpool and relieve the pressure on Steve Bruce. However, even though they ended a six-hour goal drought, they were not good enough in the final third to take anything from the game against Leicester.
Almiron struggled to have much of an impact for Newcastle yesterday, with the Paraguay international managing just 39 touches of the ball. He also gave away possession eight times and had just one effort on goal throughout his 64 minutes on the pitch (Sofascore).
The 26-year-old has now registered just one goal and one assist in 15 Premier League appearances so far this term, a poor return from an attacking player.
Newcastle fans slam Miguel Almiron’s display
Most Newcastle fans have been patient with the 26-year-old during his time at St James’ Park, appreciating the energy and commitment he brings to the side. However, there were plenty after the Leicester game who shared their frustration over his lack of end product and questioned whether he will ever be able to improve that aspect of his game.
Probably an unpopular opinion but Almiron has absolutely zero quality in the final third. Speed merchant and that’s it. Somebody needs to tell the bloke to actually look up before he passes a ball #NUFC
— Charlie Bennett (@CharIieBennett) January 3, 2021
I completely agree. In this nufc side he is doing nothing. When he makes runs forward he has no real quality and end product is terrible 80% of the time
— The Geordie Gent. (@N1U8FC92) January 3, 2021
https://twitter.com/BattocchiLuca/status/1345755738480766976?s=19
Is it fair to say Miguel Almiron is extremely overrated? #nufc
— 🅁🄾🄱 ⚫⚪ (@BrunoGnufc) January 3, 2021
Almiron – not good enough
Joelinton – not good enough
Shelvey – not good enough
Sean Longstaff – not good enough
Ritchie – not good enough #NUFC— Ollie Maxwell (@olliemaxwell14) January 3, 2021
Almiron was really starting to look like a player a while back but he's gone right back now. Looks clueless #NUFC
— Sean (@seaned75) January 3, 2021
Bruce has ruined Almiron #nufc #NEWLEI
— Tom NUFC💙 (@TomHague32) January 3, 2021
https://twitter.com/Bravey23/status/1345756860079595520?s=19
