Key man’s future in doubt: Three things learned about Newcastle in draw v Southampton
Elliot future in serious doubt
Just as you think Elliot has proven Benitez wrong for searching for a goalkeeper over the summer, he comes up with a performance like this.
He has been a star player for the club and looked brilliant between the sticks in recent weeks, dominating his box and pulling off some crucial saves.
However his confidence looked rattled from the opening minute, missing a punch which could have seen Southampton take the lead, and his attempt to stop Manolo Gabbiadini’s first goal looked sluggish, while he had no chance from the penalty.
Karl Darlow and Freddie Woodman are unlikely to usurp the Republic of Ireland international in the starting XI, so his spot should be safe until January, but after that there should be serious doubts.
In other Newcastle United news, fans were left raging after Benitez made this decision against the Saints.
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