Lee Clark believes that Newcastle United's rejuvenated star Joelinton can benefit massively from the confidence gained in his last game at Brentford. The South American was on hand to head home his first goal since Eddie Howe's first game back in November when he made it a double against Brentford this season during the 2-0 win.
Joelinton now heads into the clash with Brighton & Hove Albion close to the top of his game but former Magpies star Clark feels that goals are not the only thing the 25-year-old should be judged on. Indeed, with Joelinton emerging as a midfield enforcer Clark thinks the pressure is off the £40million man in that sense.
Clark told Chronicle Live: "I hope this goal can be the catalyst for him to go on a run now. But to be honest, I don't think goals are the priority for him any more.
