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da bwin： [ad_pod ]Newcastle have been handed a huge boost ahead of the Monday night trip to Wolves next week, as Miguel Almiron could make his debut for the club.
What’s the word?
Newcastle had to take on Tottenham at Wembley this weekend without their record signing, as Almiron is yet to receive his work permit.
Ed Aarons of The GuardianÂclaims the player is all set to be granted said work permit though, and could even return to training as soon as Tuesday.
The Chronicle (16:17)Âhave followed up on Aarons’ report, claiming that the Paraguayan playmaker could even be fit to face Wolves on Monday night.
The MLS season ended in December, leaving many to expect an extended layoff for Almiron, but the report says the player has been keeping himself fit and was back training with his former club, Atlanta United, last month.
This gives the 24 year-old a great chance to get straight into the action, and he will of course be judged on how he fares in training this week.
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Change the system?
If the £21m man does feature on Monday, it could change how Benitez approaches the game tactically.
The Spaniard’s usual 5-4-1 formation doesn’t really have room for a dynamic number ten, and he may be better suited opting for a 4-2-3-1.
This would allow Matt Ritchie to return to his natural position on the wing, with Almiron playing in the hole behind Salomon Rondon while Sean Longstaff bosses the midfield alongside an all-action presence like Mo Diame or Isaac Hayden.
Almiron’s pace and movement will cause all sorts of problems for what is a relatively un-athletic Wolves midfield duo of Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho, neither of whom are famed for their defensive abilities.
So, Newcastle fans, would you throw Almiron straight in if he is fit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below…