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‘Excellent’ Newcastle United star ‘frustrated’ by one thing as fresh injury blow forces re-think
Eddie Howe believes Elliot Anderson ‘really suits’ his new role in the Newcastle United side.
Anderson has been deployed in a number of positions for Newcastle both starting and coming off the bench but has recently established a place for himself in the starting line-up. The 20-year-old has started The Magpies’ last two Premier League matches on the left of the midfield three in a ‘number eight’ role and has impressed with Howe’s side picking up back to back league wins against Brentford and Sheffield United.
But with Joelinton out injured, Harvey Barnes facing ‘months’ on the sidelines following a fresh blow and Anthony Gordon just one booking away from suspension, Howe may be forced to consider Anderson in his ‘natural’ left-wing position.
“I think he’s a versatile player, I don’t think there’s necessarily one position,” Howe told The Gazette. “He’s played as a number eight for us recently and he’s done very well in that position.