Newcastle United suffered a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea at the weekend with Cole Palmer scoring the winner for the Blues.
The home team had taken a lead thanks to a goal from Nicolas Jackson, which was later canceled by Alexander Isak’s second goal of the season for the Magpies.
However, Palmer continued his brilliant form this season and showed once again why he is one of the best players in the league but his goal against Eddie Howe’s team was aided by one of the Newcastle United players.
Isak has received criticism for the role he played in Palmer’s goal and that ultimately resulted in a loss for his team.
Journalist Luke Edwards criticised the Sweden international’s performance against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Writing on his X account, the journalist did not hold back while mentioning the Newcastle United attacker.
He wrote:
“Isak has been giving the ball away like that all season, in and around the halfway line. On this occasion it really hurts his side, gifting possession to Cole Palmer whose shot beats Pope at his near post.
“A terrible goal to concede and you have to blame Isak really. He’s been so sloppy with the ball in open play since August.”
Isak has been giving the ball away like that all season, in and around the halfway line On this occasion it really hurts his side, gifting possession to Cole Palmer whose shot beats Pope at his near post. A terrible goal to concede and you have to blame Isak really. He’s been so…
— Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwardsTele) October 27, 2024
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak struggled against Chelsea despite scoring in the game. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
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Isak, who has made a demand before signing Newcastle contract, did not only play a part in Newcastle conceding a goal but also struggled in front of goal late in the game.