Lionel Messi’s penalty rescued a vital point for Argentina as they struggled in draw with Paraguay at the Copa America, but it was Miguel Almiron’s performance that got Newcastle fans excited on social media.
The 25-year-old midfielder went down the left wing on a brilliant run and his cross set up Richard Sanchez to put Paraguay in the lead. It was his second assist of the tournament following his fantastic pass against Qatar in his first game.
The final games in Group B take place on Sunday when Colombia face Paraguay and Qatar play Argentina, which will give the Newcastle supporters another chance to see their man play.
Almiron joined Newcastle in January from MLS side Atalanta United for £21million, but he only made 10 appearances for the Magpies due to a season-ending injury suffered in the win against Southampton in early April. However, his contribution was telling because they won five and drew two of those matches.
His form in the Copa America could be vital for Newcastle if he is able to replicate it in the Premier League next season. The club appears to have put a hold on player recruitment until after the proposed takeover is finalised.
Here’s what fans said about Almiron’s performance on Twitter…
A football genius and Lionel Messi. #NUFC #CopaAmerica pic.twitter.com/ne28dZqRQX
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) June 20, 2019
????????????magic and magic
— Katia ♡ (@KatiaGamarra17) June 20, 2019
Wow
— Dan lytollis (@danlytollis) June 20, 2019
I’m so pleased he plays for us.????
— Annie Gill (@AnnieGill4950) June 20, 2019
I’m so pleased he plays for us.????
— Annie Gill (@AnnieGill4950) June 20, 2019
Got ourselves a right player on our hands.
— chetan chohan (@ChetanChohan7) June 20, 2019
Can’t wait to see him back in the prem next season, biggest question is who he’s going to be up front with!?!?!
— Paul Topham (@paultopham2) June 20, 2019
Can’t wait to watch him next season ????
— max (@Simply_Almiron) June 20, 2019