“We all know his value” – Many Newcastle United fans are fuming to discover that Miguel Almiron has been included in WhoScored’s worst-rated Premier League team of the season – which seems a bit harsh on Miggy.
The Paraguayan international’s struggles in front of goal have been well documented, but he has contributed a lot to this side.
Almiron’s work rate and pace create opportunities for others, and though he has no direct assist, he has had a lot of key passes that have led to goals.
If the £18m rated man were playing that bad, then he wouldn’t be included in Steve Bruce’s starting XI every week.
Some of the other players selected in the team have been awful, and Almiron hasn’t.
Pablo Fornals, for example, was signed for £24m by West Ham and has made 11 appearances and has just looked lost in the intensity of the Premier League.
Maya Yoshida has played his part in a horrendous start to the season for Southampton and in the seven games he has played his team have conceded 19 goals.
Does Almiron deserve to be in this WhoScored team?
Yes, where is the end product?
No, he is playing a crucial role
The point is that other players have been far worse than Almiron, and that is why he should not be in this WhoScored side.
A lot of Newcastle fans are unhappy that Almiron is in this team.
See the best of the reaction below.
As much as I have respect for WhoScored, I feel Almiron’s rating here is entirely misleading. For anyone that has watched #NUFC all this season, the eye test proves he is far from what the numbers give him.
Playing in an entire different position also doesn’t help either. https://t.co/b1qYdV1v0B
— Roberto Rojas (@RobertoRojas97) November 20, 2019
Like FIFA 20 player ratings. Made by people who don’t watch football.
— Two Rash Challenges Podcast (@rash_podcast) November 20, 2019
We’ve scored from free kicks and corners which he’s won, kind of an assist. Fans wouldn’t be behind him like they are if he was this bad.
— Will Johnson (@whittboywill) November 20, 2019
the amount off running off the ball helping the team hes got one of the best engines ive seen in football hes a decent player imo…
— Gary Mcglasson (@McglassonGary) November 20, 2019
We all know his value for the team, outstanding last two games without hitting these “stats”
— Sam Winter (@SamWinter89) November 20, 2019
He shouldn’t be in it!! Ok’ lack off assists and goals (they will come) but Almiron runs his heart out’ his work rate is phenomenal’ he has the backing of nufc fans. His time will come
— Rob Allbright (@roballbright) November 20, 2019
Correct. This is utter nonsense. Once he scores a goal everyone will shut up about him
— Steven Castle (@steviebronco1) November 20, 2019
Mate people can’t see that he creates space for others because they arent intelligent enough football wise so just look at goals and assists ..they are important but the other stuff creates situations for our other players
— stephen coxon (@gallowgate82) November 20, 2019