An injury crisis up front is surely likely to mean Sean Neave continues in the Newcastle United squad for the time being.
Neave, who has scored six goals in 16 games at youth level this season, was named on the bench for Newcastle United against Manchester City.
Indeed, William Osula and Yoane Wissa are both injured for Newcastle, and their respective return dates remain unclear.
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As such, Nick Woltemade is not likely to have much in the way of experienced cover over the next few games at least.
Anthony Gordon is a potential option up front but has been injured himself.
With that in mind, Neave could be in line to get a chance.
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Newcastle fans are excited about Neave, who was on the bench for their win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final back in March.
To suggest Howe will be throwing an inexperienced 18-year-old into the ranks would be unwise.
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However, the fact he was on the bench against City is notable. It reveals the lack of options currently available to the Newcastle United manager.
Woltemade cannot possibly play every minute of every Newcastle game coming up. After Tuesday’s trip to Marseille, they play Everton and Tottenham within the space of a week.
With that in mind, Neave could be needed in the battles to come.
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The teenager has been talked about for a while by Newcastle fans, such has been his form at youth level.
At 18, the striker is no doubt looking to kick on and make a name for himself at senior level.
In fact, Neave has confirmed that he’d be open to leaving Newcastle on loan in order to bank some valuable game time.
While it’s still unclear as to whether or not he has a long-term future on Tyneside, Neave will need to be used before the January transfer window opens.
There are simply no other natural strikers in the squad available to play right now behind the towering German.
Woltemade cannot do it all on his own.
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