In preseason, Eddie Howe gushed about a 20-year-old Newcastle youngster, and it’s obvious that he was correct.
Eddie Howe did not make any outrageous predictions about his Newcastle United club at the beginning of the season.
He did not predict their Premier League triumph like Stuart Pearce did, nor did he predict they would advance to the Champions League championship game.
He did, however, make one prediction, and it has already come true after 11 games across all competitions.
Elliot Anderson is predicted by Eddie Howe to have a strong season.
In preseason, Newcastle had a lot of standout players. Lewis Miley, who is only 17 years old, attracted attention with his performances while Anthony Gordon looked really impressive.
Elliot Anderson, however, was the Magpies’ star player during preseason. As the Toon players warmed up for the upcoming campaign, the local lad was completely on fire. He contributed numerous goals and assists, giving the impression that this would be the academy graduate’s breakthrough year.
Eddie Howe thought as much, confirming that Anderson was a fully fledged first-team player, looked at in the same light as major names such as Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton.
The Newcastle boss spoke glowingly about Anderson during pre-season, describing him as the club’s ‘fittest player‘ and someone with a ‘big part to play‘.
He then took it one step further following the Champions League draw with AC Milan, with Howe stating that ‘it’s a big season expected from me to him‘ because the youngster now has his complete trust.
That has led to more opportunities, and Anderson has certainly seized them.
The Newcastle manager was right about Anderson
Having been on the fringes last season, Anderson is now a regular for the Magpies. He has featured in every single game so far, including the two Champions League contests.
Furthermore, he has really started games for the Premier League. With four straight starts, Anderson has been instrumental in Newcastle’s turnaround this season.
He has contributed to Howe’s team earning 10 out of a possible 12 points, guaranteeing that Newcastle has actually started this season better than it did the previous one.
That is a remarkable accomplishment, and Anderson and other academy grads are instrumental in making it happen. Goals are the only thing missing from his performances, but they will undoubtedly arrive this season.
Newcastle has needed Anderson because Sandro Tonali is still getting used to life in Tyneside and because Joelinton and Joe Willock are having trouble staying in shape. Even though Newcastle is wealthy, Howe has
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