Joe Willock, a midfielder for Newcastle United, is looking forward to the upcoming season with the expectation of rekindling his successful combination with Alexander Isak.
They scored the first goal for Newcastle in their 4-1 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds at the Saitama Stadium on Wednesday. The goal was a combination of the two players. After that, Willock provided assistance to Jacob Murphy prior to his withdrawal at halftime.
As Newcastle continued their unbeaten start to the preseason, Murphy scored once more, and Lewis Hall added another goal to make the score 4-1.
During the 2022-23 campaign, Willock and Isak established a productive relationship with another individual. However, Willock was unable to make a meaningful impression in Eddie Howe’s team due to the fact that he suffered from injuries throughout the previous season.
On the other hand, the midfielder is excited about the prospect of working alongside Isak once more for the upcoming season.
Willock stated to The Gazette, “Obviously everyone knows how much of a great player he is, and I’m looking forward to playing again with him this season.” This statement was made after Willock had a significant role in Isak’s opening goal against Urawa.
With any luck, we will be able to work together and accomplish a lot for the team.
Isak’s inclination to move out to the left wing and cut inside has frequently been supplemented by Willock’s midfield energy and willingness to push forward and drift in from the left. Willock’s drive and willingness to get forward have often contributed to Isak’s success. Isak nonetheless managed to score 25 goals for The Magpies during the previous season, despite the fact that Willock was absent for the duration of the season.
Furthermore, the 24-year-old has gotten off to a strong start in preseason, scoring three goals in the first three matches of the season.
And Eddie Howe, the head coach of Newcastle, is certain that Isak will be able to take things to the next level during the upcoming season. During the 2023–24 season, the Swede scored 25 goals for the team, which led to this particular accomplishment.
Isak was also the subject of transfer interest from Chelsea, but Newcastle remained steadfast in their determination to maintain their grasp on the striker throughout the spring and summer.
Howe, taking into consideration Isak’s performance in the match against Urawa, stated, “I thought he was very good.” I concur with everything you just kind of characterized him as, including the fact that he appeared to be eager for goals and that he was electrifying.
“I have no doubt that his game has the potential to advance to a higher level. You will always find those percentages to try and add to his game, and I believe that there are areas in which he might develop and make improvements.
“We work with him on a consistent basis, we have a really good relationship, and we have been trying to find new ways to assist him in scoring more goals in a variety of different ways, so we are really pleased with his application today.”
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