Newcastle, Manchester United and Celtic need positive results for their Champions League prospects while Bukayo Saka is seeking to arrest a rare slump in productivity...
Newcastle, Manchester United and Celtic need positive results for their Champions League prospects while Bukayo Saka is seeking to arrest a rare slump in productivity…Dortmund’s 1-0 win at St James’ Park a fortnight ago is a blight on Newcastle’s recent record. The Magpies expected it to be difficult to juggle the increased demands on their squad but Eddie Howe’s side are generally finding a way to win.
This is more of a must-not-lose clash than a must-win, with Group F tight after the turnaround. Defeat in Germany could leave Newcastle bottom of the table or perhaps three points off their hosts, and at least another three behind PSG if they avoid defeat in Milan. Two wins from back-to-back meetings with the Danes were viewed as compulsory if the Red Devils were to avoid going out at the group stage, and the first was achieved – just – at Old Trafford a fortnight ago. Still, a repeat of that performance seems unlikely to generate maximum reward at the Parken on Tuesday night.
To achieve that, Ten Hag needs his Danes to feel at home in Copenhagen. Christian Eriksen struggled to pull strings as a lone pivot at Fulham as Scott McTominay bombed forward, while Rasmus Hojlund needs some inspiration to break his barren run. No one doubts the striker’s contribution and effort, but Ten Hag needs the goals to come soon.Diego Simeone was impressed by Celtic when they met a fortnight ago.
Celtic perhaps missed their opportunity a fortnight ago when Atletico struggled initially to live with their pace. Twice the Hoops led; twice they were pegged back. That following a late home defeat to Lazio leaves Rodgers with a quandary. Saka has gone five games without a goal or assist since returning from injury. Those two factors may not be a coincidence but increasingly, Saka has cut an isolated figure on the right touchline.
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