Miguel Almiron has been urged to ‘just hit it’ when it comes to opportunities in front of goal as his performance against Nottingham Forest on the opening day of the Premier League left the fanbase divided. Newcastle United may have won the game two-nil but many feel they could have claimed all three points by more goals if Almiron had taken his chances.
Fabian Schar and Callum Wilson scored the goals to secure all three points for Eddie Howe’s side but Almiron had several opportunities to open his own account- including one in the second half where he forced Dean Henderson into a good save. Yet, it was Almiron’s failure to actually shoot which has provoked more discussion than the efforts which were saved.
Speaking on The Everything is Black and White Podcast, Newcastle United editor Aaron Stokes feels Almiron’s performance did little to detract the club from their search for a new right-winger. “If they're signing one or two players still this month to take United to the next level you really need another right midfielder.
