Newcastle They find themselves in the top five after 22 matches played in Premier LeagueAfter winning 11 times, drawing five times and losing six times.
Alexander Issac has become the crown jewel once again. He scored 17 goals in 24 matches He played and made five assists.
However, in Newcastle's 4-1 loss to Bournemouth, only Eddie Howe's side managed a win. Generate 0.79xG per gameHe took 13 shots and created one big chance.
Isak blocked his only shot in the match against Bournemouth. Manage 42 touches He lost possession 12 times. In games like this, Newcastle need another attacking spark alongside Isak and, more often than not, Anthony Gordon. They can add this in January.
Newcastle is looking for a new winger
according to Report from Corriere dello SportNewcastle are planning to snap up a move for 24-year-old Botafogo winger Luiz Henrique, who is of interest from both Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest this window.
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The Brazilian man is said to cost around £25m, with Newcastle now the favorites to sign him this month.
Henrique is a versatile striker but does his best cutting inside from the right wing with his stronger left foot.
I have He participated in 55 matches with the Brazilian team BotafogoHe scored 12 goals and provided six assists. This process has been described as “Absolute feeling“By scout Jacek Kulig.
How does Henrique compare to Jacob Murphy
Newcastle's current right-wing options are Jacob Murphy and Miguel Almiron. the The latter is linked with a move away from Newcastle this month, which could open up a spot for another right-hander alongside Murphy, who looks to offer a different set of skills.
By contrast, Murphy has become unstoppable lately, He made 21 appearances for the Magpies this campaignHe scored three goals and provided seven assists. The 29-year-old is proving to be a big part of Howe's side this season, but adding another, more direct winger could give Newcastle a different option in attack.
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Luiz Henrique vs. Jacob Murphy |
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Statistics (per 90 minutes) |
Henrique |
Murphy |
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Objectives |
0.30 |
0.21 |
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Helps |
0.14 |
0.49 |
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xG |
0.29 |
0.19 |
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xAG |
0.13 |
0.43 |
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Holds progressivism |
2.94 |
3.41 |
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Progressive passes |
2.66 |
3.41 |
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Total shots |
2.14 |
1.94 |
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Key passes |
1.21 |
1.78 |
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Snapshot creation procedures |
3.52 |
3.33 |
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Successful acquisitions |
2.91 |
0.93 |
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Statistics taken from FBref |
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When you analyze the metrics of the two wings against each other, you can clearly see the difference between the two.
Murphy, being more assist-oriented, has tendencies to pass first, and looks to create chances for others, while Henrique is a more direct goal threat himself, with a higher shooting volume, and looks to create his own shot.
Henrique, who ranks Top 5% of players with similar positions in shootingIt has been described as “direct“Wing by Nathan Joyce, he is also proving capable of providing a more creative attacking outlet on the right side.
By outfitting Howe with both Henrique and Murphy, he will have a strong combination of double-takes in his arsenal, with one winger starting games and the other coming off the bench, to freshen things up and ask the defenders a different question in the second half of the game. games.
