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Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer is praised with Joelinton’s performance against Tottenham Hotspur at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Brazilian international, who completed a record-breaking move from Hoffenheim this summer, scored his first goal to produce the first victory for Steve Bruce’s side this season.

“The Brazilian’s performance was excellent against Spurs. He held the ball up well and brought his team-mates into the game and it was a very clinical finish for his first goal for the club since signing from Hoffenheim for a club record £40m fee.” Shearer wrote for BBC.

“As a goalscorer, you want to get off the mark and do it quickly. It is his third game but he took the goal very well and his overall performance was excellent. He played the role of a lone centre-forward really well and of the 23 passes he attempted, 95.7% reached a team-mate.” Former England national team star added.

Joelinton got injured during the match, but Steve Bruce expects him to start for the next match against Leicester City tomorrow.

Newcastle currently have 3 points after 3 matches.

Source – BBC