One 8/10, a 7.5, several 5s and a few 4s – Newcastle player ratings vs Yokohama

A poor end to our pre-season tour of Japan as Newcastle United lost 2-0 to Yokohama F. Marinos in front of a 50,000 crowd in Tokyo. A slightly flat display, but the 35 degree conditions made it tough for Eddie Howe’s Mags against a J-League side midway through their own season.

Here come the ratings from the defeat at the Japan National Stadium:

Vlachodimos (6) – No chance for the goal and looked tidy in possession. Looking like a solid back-up to Pope.

Livramento (6) – Important interception in the first half and looked better defensively tonight. Typically energetic in attack and offered good support

Schar (6.5) – Typical Schar performance at times. Assured in possession and marshalled the defence well. Stepped up to good effect and caught the opposition offside on several occasions.

Kelly (5.5) – One delicious ball over the top to release Isak and an important early block, but was lucky not to see red for hauling down the striker in the first half. Looked decent with room for improvement as he builds up his match fitness and settles into the side.

Hall (6) – Looked knackered coming off after an energetic display but concerns remain defensively. Very comfortable in possession but positionally still needs a bit of refining.

Longstaff (5) – Could’ve scored in the first half but that was as good as it got. Some wayward shooting from distance and misplaced passes has to have his place in the team in jeopardy. Willock and Tonali nipping at his heels.

Guimaraes (7.5) – Our captain on the night and ran the show for much of the first 45 minutes, dinking one lovely pass in behind for Barnes who failed to convert. Always available to receive possession and quick to get his head up to look for a forward pass

Joelinton (6) – Some good runs in the first half but switched off completely for the first goal. Got through plenty of work but not his most influential performance.

Almiron (5) – Energetic without much in the way of end product. Moved…

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Author : Luke Hutchin

Publish date : 2024-08-03 14:11:49

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