2 shots, 7 aerial victories: Newcastle’s 27-year-old star turns up against Aston Villa
Although Newcastle United have just picked up a point against Aston Villa, Jamaal Russells has excelled in the defensive position.
Magpies fans may be disappointed by their performance last night and their recent form, but one thing they can be happy about is Lascelles’ performance.
Not only did Lascelles score the equaliser against Aston Villa to give the Magpies a much-needed point, he was also solid defensively.
The 27-year-old did pick up yellow card But won seven aerial duels at the Newcastle backline.
Russells had 44 touches and even helped Newcastle go a little as the centre-back had two shots in total.
However, only one of these shots actually hit the target.
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The centre-back has been a constant for Newcastle all season, with Lascelles currently averaging who scores Rated 6.63 out of 10 in the league.
His goal against Villa was the 22-year-old’s third in all competitions this season.
Lascelles face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League and Morecambe in the Carabao Cup.
Newcastle next face Brighton, which is an extremely important game in the relegation battle.
The Seagulls were just two points behind the Magpies in the game, so a loss to them could be disastrous.
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Brian Heffernan is Head of Recruitment at Horsham FC. He also scouted for second-tier leagues and Danish clubs and worked as a freelancer in the Russian Premier League. Bryan’s work includes training and signing players, as well as creating detailed opposition profiles for first-team managers. He is also a sports journalist specializing in football.
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