What next for 30-year-old Newcastle star who has been out of limelight this season?

Newcastle United have started their season on a positive note, with the club sitting in the 3rd position of the Premier League table. Although many can argue that the club's performance hasn't been convincing so far, their recent victory against Wolves has surely restored some sense of positivism in the club's fans.

What next for the 30-year-old Newcastle star who has been out of limelight this season?

Unlike the last season, where Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, and Miguel Almiron used to be a significant front-three trio, this season has seen stars like Barnes and Willock grow more in their roles and Sandro Tonali's resurgence at the club. While it is always good to see talents rising up the ladders, the case of Newcastle's star winger Almiron has been strange so far. Thus, the question arises: What next for the 30-year-old Newcastle star who has been out of the limelight this season?

So far this season, Miguel Almiron has seen rare game time, with the Paraguayan winger having been involved in only 2 games for Newcastle. In fact, that even includes his 2 minutes of play as a substitute against Tottenham, apart from his start in the wing role in the Magpies club's EFL fixture against Nottingham Forest.

However, unlike many would expect about the player's relations with the manager, Eddie Howe has been delighted with the forward, even though he has played significant game minutes. Speaking on Almiron's training performances, praising his passion for the club, Howe mentioned,

"“Miggy has trained well this week. He, like the other players who played international tournaments, has had limited minutes, but we’re delighted with his attitude and how committed he is. He’s in a much better place now.""

- Eddie Howe

As the Newcastle boss mentioned, one of the biggest reasons why preference has been given to Murphy in the right-wing role has been that Almiron hadn't done the preseason with the team. Not to forget, the Paraguayan winger was part of the nation's COPA America stint and had joined considerably later than his clubmates.

In fact, there have been major speculations that indicate Almiron could get game time in the club's upcoming EFL fixture against Wimbledon. Not only would this be a massive opportunity for the wing star to justify his place over Jacob Murphy in the regular XI, but a masterclass from him could potentially end the club's right-wing woes. For a long time, Newcastle has been troubled with the wing issue, and Almiron's resurgence could be significant for the cause.