Under current manager Eddie Howe, Newcastle United has made enormous strides in the last 18 months.
But this season, the team has deteriorated, with several first-team players dealing with long-term ailments and conditioning issues, leaving the roster frequently depleted.
Newcastle’s performance has suffered as a result of the injury struggles of players like Sven Botman, Callum Wilson, and Joelinton.
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The team is presently 15 points out of a Champions League position in the Premier League, which is a significant difference from the team’s previous season performance.
Due to the team’s performance and form, there have been rumors of a management change. Julian Nagelsmann, the former manager of Bayern Munich, is one of the candidates mentioned to take over the position soon.
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In light of this, we examine the starting lineup Nagelsmann might put together if he were to assume the position at St. James’ Park.
Nick Pope, a goalkeeper for Newcastle, Gordon, Champions League, Milan
In his 52 club appearances in all competitions, the 31-year-old former Burnley ‘keeper has kept 26 clean sheets, demonstrating his exceptional play while healthy for the Magpies.
Given that Nagelsmann’s method works well with the goalkeeper, he has every reason to believe that he will bounce back to full strength after his most recent injury setback.
Kieran Tripper, 2RB
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Under Howe, the defense has been fantastic as Newcastle has risen through the Premier League, wearing the armband and guiding the team back to their former glory.
Even though he is nearing the conclusion of his career at 33, he still has several attributes that could assist the team return to the Champions League.
Sven Botman, 3 CB
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defender After joining the Magpies for £32 million in the summer of 2022 after leaving Lille, Sven Botman has proven to be a great addition.
The Dutchman is a key component of the club’s future, and at just 24, he has the potential to become one of Europe’s top center backs in the coming years.
Jules Kounde, 4 CB
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The first possible addition is Jules Kounde, a center-back for Barcelona. The 25-year-old has made 73 appearances for the Spanish powerhouses since his high-profile transfer from Sevilla.
He’s been linked to a move to Tyneside in the past as the team looks to bring in a younger partner for Botman to take the role of Fabian Schar.
Kounde is a fast center-half who thrives at passing the ball in a progressive manner. He is in the top 1% of European defenders with his average of 7.1 progressive passes per 90 minutes in La Liga this season alone. Acknowledged for their quick’vertically-oriented approach’ when operating in midfield, such passing would be ideal under Nagelsmann’s theory.
Kieran Tierney, 5 LB
The Magpies will need a replacement for former Brighton player Dan Burn, as the latter has struggled this season at left-back (most notably giving up a 4/10 performance against Luton). The club may even show interest in Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney once more.
The Scotland international is now playing in La Liga on loan at Real Sociedad, but Newcastle may try to sign the 23-year-old long-term.
This season, in La Liga, Tierney has outperformed current Magpies left-back Burn with an average of 3.1 tackles and 4.4 progressive passes per game; the 6’6″ defender can only muster 2.4 and 3.3, respectively.
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A player that Newcastle supporters haven’t had the opportunity to witness at their finest yet because of his current suspension for violating gambling laws while he was at AC Milan.
Prior to his suspension, the £52 million midfielder only made 12 appearances for the Magpies. The Italian, who is only 23, still has a bright career ahead of him.
Bruno Guimaraes, 7
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Bruno Guimaraes has undoubtedly been Newcastle’s finest player since joining the team for £40 million back in January 2022, particularly during this season when the team has struggling.
The Brazilian, a former Lyon midfielder, has been a key player in the Newcastle squad, showcasing his skills on several occasions already this season. If Nagelsmann were to take over on Tyneside, his hard-working and persevering style would be ideal.
Joelinton, 8
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The Brazilian, who first joined the team as a striker, has switched to a box-to-box midfield role, where he has surprised many by performing well.
The 27-year-old’s contract is about to expire, and Howe has already acknowledged that they could have to sell the player.
Nonetheless, given that the midfielder might be the ideal fit for Nagelsmann’s intense pressing style, the team ought to try to extend his existing contract. After all, he has already made 35 appearances for Hoffenheim under the German’s coaching, tallying 11 goals.
Leroy Sane, 9
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Winger Leroy Sané is a player Nagelsmann is familiar with from his days at Bayern. The 28-year-old German is also nearing the end of his contract; after being connected to Newcastle earlier in the season, he may be open to returning to the Premier League.
Sane, who is valued at £87 million, played 135 games for Manchester City before moving back to the Bundesliga, where he has demonstrated his abilities once more.
It is rumored that Miguel Almiron is leaving St. James’ Park, therefore the team might try to sign Sane. Sane outperforms Almiron when it comes to successful takeaways, averaging 3.9 to the latter’s meagre 1.1.
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The Sweden international has been incredible since paying £60 million to move from Real Sociedad in July 2022. With 54 club matches under his belt, the 24-year-old attacker has scored 24 goals, and he still has room to improve.
Isak has more than enough skill to play for most Premier League sides, and he has dethroned Callum Wilson, another striker, from the starting eleven.
Federico Chiesa, 11
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The Juventus winger Federico Chiesa has also been connected to the team in recent months. Injuries have plagued the 26-year-old in recent seasons. But he’s come back to action in this campaign, giving it his all. Chiesa is trying to make up lost ground and has contributed twice and scored six goals in his 21 appearances.
The Italian is obviously a better player than Anthony Gordon, the left-winger for Newcastle at the moment. Gordon logs 3.9 progressive carries on average, while Chiesa averages 4.9. The Italian also outperforms the Englishman in the 18-yard box in terms of touches.
Gordon’s average of 4.1 was 1.4 lower than Chiesa’s total of 5.5, demonstrating the caliber of Juve’s Italian winger once more. Nagelsmann’s quick play style would undoubtedly go well with such an aggressive and direct play style.
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