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As quoted by The Chronicle, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has given his seal of approval to Newcastle’s summer signing Joelinton.
What did he say?
The Brazilian arrived from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim in a club-record deal for the Magpies, and despite scoring just the once in the Premier League this season, has impressed with his general play.
Speaking after Liverpool secured a 3-1 win over the Magpies on Saturday, Klopp hailed the 23-year-old for his overall performance at Anfield.
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He said: “Joelinton did outstanding. He is 100% made for the Premier League. If you had to replace Rondon, which is already difficult, then that was a good choice.
“He was a really good signing. If you lose Ayoze Perez and Rondon, and you are playing with Joelinton, Atsu and when he is not injured Saint-Maximin, if they want to play that way, they have the people for it. Joelinton is so demanding.”
High praise
Despite not being on the winning side, Newcastle’s big-money signing did himself no harm with his performance. Coming up against Ballon d’Or contender Virgil van Dijk, Joelinton struggled to really impose his game, but never shied away from the battle.
The Brazilian won eight aerial duels in total (only Joel Matip won more in the entire match), and produced two key passes for his teammates. As was to be expected at Anfield, Joelinton was starved of service as the Magpies were forced on to the back-foot for the majority of the game. But whenever he could, he made himself a nuisance for the Liverpool back-line, involving himself in 24 duels – a game-high.
So, as Klopp suggests, Newcastle have done particularly well in securing a signing who can give them the same physical presence as former striker Salomon Rondon. If he can improve his goal-record over the coming season, then he will be worth every single penny of his reported £40m fee.
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