Alan Shearer has singled out Joelinton and Miguel Almiron for personifying Newcastle United’s transformation under Eddie Howe. The South American duo were on the scoresheet as the Magpies trounced Leicester City 3-0 on home soil.
Both players had endured difficult starts to life on Tyneside, having arrived as record-breaking transfers within months of each other. Almiron scored just once in his first year at St James’ Park and struggled to maintain a regular first-team spot.
Joelinton was discarded by most Toon supporters as a £40million flop and his days at Newcastle looked numbered. However, the pair have enjoyed a renaissance since Howe’s arrival and are two of the first names on the team sheet.
