Newcastle United's surprising striker decision has fans divided! 🦾⚽️
The club's recent U-turn on Anthony Gordon's position has sparked intriguing debates among supporters. Initially, Gordon, a 24-year-old winger, was thrust into the striker role due to a lack of options, but now he's keeping the club's expensive strike force on the bench.
Despite Newcastle never winning a Premier League match with Gordon as the starting striker, his recent form has been impressive. He's scored four goals against Qarabag in the Champions League and contributed a goal and an assist in each of his last two league games as a striker. But here's where it gets controversial—some fans argue that Gordon's success is a fluke and that he's not a natural striker.
Head coach Eddie Howe, however, strongly believes in Gordon's abilities as a striker. He praises Gordon's pressing intensity and tactical understanding, which Howe believes are at the highest level. Howe's faith in Gordon's potential as a number 9 is unwavering.
The big question is, will Gordon's success continue, or is it just a temporary streak? Is Howe's decision to stick with Gordon as the main striker a masterstroke or a mistake? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 🗣️
