A number of Newcastle players have underperformed in the Premier League. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Newcastle have had a difficult start to the Premier League season, where they have struggled for consistency. A below average player is Joelinton, who continues to form a midfield trio alongside Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes.
Joelinton has been a regular starter for Newcastle, but with Lewis Miley and Jacob Ramsey pushing for starting places, his place in the team is under pressure – and that has also led to doubts over his future at the club.
Joelinton to stay at Newcastle despite disappointing form
However, Pete O’Rourke (via Football Insider) has now reported that Newcastle have no plans to consider selling Joelinton, who scored in the midweek win over Athletic Club.
“There’s no doubt that Joelinton hasn’t been at his best this season, he’s struggled to get his form and fitness back. That will have been a bit of a concern, but I don’t think it’s a major problem for Newcastle.
“I still think he’s a key man for Eddie Howe’s team. He’s built a very strong partnership with Guimaraes and Tonali, and he offers something different to those two. Joelinton has had a bit of a dip in form, but he’s hoping that maybe that goal against Athletic Club in the Champions League will give him a springboard to start on now.
“I don’t think they will rush to make decisions on Joelinton and his long-term future, I still think he has a key role to play for them. For me, if you have Bruno, Tonali and Joelinton in midfield and when everyone is fit and motivated, he is one of the strongest midfielders in the Premier League and even the Champions League.
Newcastle will certainly hope that Joelinton improves, because if he doesn’t, his sale could be considered.
