Newcastle failed to make a major signing this transfer window. This leaves Eddie Howe with the last season’s squad and he has to make the best out of what he has got. Surprisingly, one of his main players is struggling big time at the start of the season.
Anthony Gordon had a breakthrough season last year. He also got selected for the national due to his amazing performances for the Magpies. So, Newcastle fans had high hopes for him. But, since the start of the season, things are not looking great for him.
Liverpool wanted to sign Gordon this summer. But, the deal did not go through. Gordon is happy at Newcastle as he loves to play for the Magpies. Yet, the start of the season is somewhat underwhelming for the £40m Newcastle star.
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Against Spurs, he was not at the level Eddie Howe and Newcastle fans expect him to be. And, it shows that he is clearly struggling with his fitness. Yes, he is fit to play. But, those runs that we are used to seeing from Anthony Gordon are still not there.
Eddie Howe gives verdict on the £40m Newcastle star
After the win against Spurs, Eddie Howe spoke to iNews about Anthony Gordon. The Newcastle United manager said,
"Anthony has had an unusual summer by his standards.Eddie Howe, Newcastle manager
When he comes back to us he gets a two week pre-season, pre-seasons are usually five to six weeks. I think it’s clearly that Anthony is slightly off on his fitness levels, especially where he was last year where he worked tirelessly to get into the best physical shape he could be.
At the moment we’re trying to get him fit in the games, we’re trying to leave him on the pitch as long as we can, knowing that we can’t really train him because we’ve had a busy spell. It’s never ideal. He will be fine, touch wood as long as he stays injury-free we’ll get him up to speed quickly.”"
Newcastle fans will be hoping that Anthony Gordon gets back to his best as quickly as possible so that the Magpies can pursue their European dream of getting back to the Champions League next season.