Alan Shearer has issued a damning verdict on Newcastle’s front two after their Carrow Road humbling.
United’s all-time record goalscorer was the lead pundit on Match of the Day and raked over the Magpies’ performance in the 3-1 defeat at Norwich.
And Shearer did not pull his punches about a display which was not up to scratch, focusing on the lack of understanding between Miguel Almiron and Joelinton – who have yet to score in two Premier League games playing together.
“Where do you start with Newcastle? Terrible defensively, no creativity at all,” he said.
“Scoring goals will be a big problem for Newcastle unless they change things – and they have to change one thing. There is too much distance between Joelinton and Almiron. Joelinton had no support, he’s got to hold the ball up for too long and there’s no-one within 40 to 50 yards of him.
“Almiron hasn’t scored for Newcastle and one of the reasons why is his lack of movement. I spoke earlier about players getting into the box and gambling and he’s got to do that. He’s a forward, Newcastle need him to score and assist.
“There was no-one supporting or assisting Joelinton but Almiron has got to get further forward if Newcastle are going to score goals.
“Time and time again Joelinton was on his own. They could have played for another three or four hours and I wouldn’t have fancied those two to combine. They’ve got to work as a partnership better.”
