The reason why Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon labored against Brighton, according to Alan Shearer.

Alan Shearer proposes that Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon encountered significant difficulties during his match against Brighton. Anthony Gordon was

Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United holds his head in frustration during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion at St. James’s Park in Newcastle, United Kingdom, on October 19, 2024. (Photo by MI News/NurPhoto)

among Newcastle United’s attackers who were unsuccessful in their performance against Brighton. On Saturday, the Magpies were unable to convert. They could have remained at St James’ Park all night and still not scored, as the saying goes. Alexander Isak will be disheartened by the numerous opportunities he missed; however, he was not the sole Newcastle United player who neglected to bring his shooting footwear. The same could be said of Anthony Gordon, who failed to capitalize on a late opportunity to equalize in the second half. Fabian Schar had played the 23-year-old through on goal, but Gordon’s effort was unsuccessfully directed into the palms of Bart Verbruggen. The afternoon was a letdown for Gordon, who was playing in his first game for the Toon following his penalty failure against Everton.

Alan Shearer, the legendary Newcastle United player, believes that Gordon’s struggles against Brighton may have been exacerbated by his penalty failure. Shearer addressed Newcastle’s deficiencies in front of goal in an interview with The Rest Is Football podcast subsequent to the team’s 1-0 defeat. “I believe that for a half hour, it is perhaps the best they have played all season,” he stated. “It could have been a different outcome if they had converted that opportunity that Isak had, as Welbeck capitalized on his opportunity 90 seconds later.” You are familiar with the phenomenon of goals altering the course of a game. Isak, on the other hand, neglected to implement it, and Brighton ultimately prevailed to secure an exceptional outcome. “Newcastle have been exceedingly inadequate in forward positions.” This was one of the reasons they desired to introduce an additional forward, a right-sided forward. “Wilson has not participated.” Isak sustained an injury. Gordon has been required to assume the position of center forward. At Everton, he failed to capitalize on the penalty. His confidence was likely impacted by this, as he failed to observe a few additional significant developments. [in opposition to Brighton]