Newcastle After 22 games, they are in the top five Premier LeagueThe record is 11 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses.

Alexander Isak is once again the crown jewel, Scored 17 goals in 24 games He played and also contributed five assists.

However, Eddie Howe’s side only managed one goal in the Magpies’ 4-1 defeat at Bournemouth Generates 0.79 xG in gameshot 13 times and created a great opportunity.

Isaac’s only shot against Bournemouth was blocked Manage 42 touches and lost possession of the ball 12 times. In a game like this, Newcastle needs another offensive spark alongside Isaac and Anthony Gordon. They could add this in January.

Newcastle looking for new winger

according to Corriere dello Sport reportsNewcastle are planning a move for 24-year-old Botafogo winger Luis Enrique, with Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest also interested.

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The Brazilian winger is reportedly worth around £25m, with Newcastle now favorites to sign him this month.

Enrique is a versatile attacker, but he is best at cutting in from the right wing using his stronger left foot.

he has Made 55 appearances for Brazilian club Botafogoscored 12 goals and provided 6 assists. In the process, he was described as “absolute feeling” said scout Jacek Kulig.

How Enrique Compares to Jacob Murphy

Newcastle’s current right-wing options are Jacob Murphy and Miguel Almiron. this The latter has been linked with a move away from Newcastle This month, that could open up a spot for another right-winger next to Murphy, hopefully offering a different set of skills.

In contrast, Murphy has become irreplaceable recently, 21 appearances for the Magpies this seasonscored three goals and provided seven assists. The 29-year-old has proven to be an important part of Howe’s side this season, but adding another more direct winger could give Newcastle different attacking options.

When analyzing the statistics of these two wingers compared, you can clearly see the difference between the two.

Murphy pays more attention to assists, has a tendency to give priority to passing, and hopes to create opportunities for others, while Enrique himself is more of a direct threat to the goal, has a higher shooting volume, and will look for his own shooting opportunities.

Henrique Ranking The top 5% of similarly positioned players can compete against each otherdescribed as “directNathan Joyce on the wing, further proving that he can provide a more creative outlet on the right.

By equipping Howe with Enrique and Murphy, he will have a powerful two-fist combination in his arsenal, with one winger starting and the other coming off the bench to give the team a fresh look and make the difference to defenders in the second half problem. game.

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