Regular duo must be axed: Three things learned in Newcastle win v Crystal Palace
Spanish duo need axing
Speaking of Joselu and Perez, the Spaniards’ places in the starting XI must be under threat.
The former was waiting for the game to come his way, instead of looking to impact the game himself, while the former offered nothing in terms of playing in the playmaker’s role.
The two positions are going to be crucial to Newcastle’s chances this season and they cannot afford to be carrying passengers as they did against Crystal Palace.
If Benitez wants to stand any chance of securing victory in the club’s next game away to Burnley, he must axe the duo and try something different, with the likes of match winner Mikel Merino, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Mo Diame all waiting in the wings.
In other Newcastle United news, fans were left perplexed after Benitez made this decision against the Eagles.
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