He is the main man and he knows that – Jermain Defoe gives rave review on Newcastle United star


 
 
 
 
 
 

Jermain Defoe has been talking about Newcastle United and one player in particular.

The comments coming in the aftermath of the 2-1 win at Tottenham.

Eddie Howe’s team making it six wins in a row.

Jermain Defoe excited by what he is seeing with Newcastle United and the possibilities as we move forward, the last three of those six victories seeing a 3-0 thrashing of Villa, then excellent deserved wins away at both Man U and Tottenham.

The former Tottenham and Sunderland striker giving rave reviews to Alexander Isak, who has now scored six goals in his last four Newcastle matches.

Whilst in his 18 PL appearances this season, the Sweden international has a remarkable 17 direct goal involvements, scoring 13 and getting four assists.

Jermain Defoe speaking to the official Premier League site:

“You watch Alexander Isak’s link-up play, he is a focal point when he needs to be.

“When they are under pressure at times, you watch his movement. He’s the outlet he runs in behind, he mixes it up.

“The fact is, he is getting the chances and he is taking the chances.

“Every time I have seen him play, his energy levels…

“Everything you need to play in an Eddie Howe team, he [Isak] has done.

“A top, top, top player.

“I think he is confident. Callum Wilson has been injured and he knows he is going to be playing every game, he isn’t going to be rotated.

“He’s scoring goals and then you just can’t wait for the next game.

“It just seems easy, you are confident, you believe that every chance you are going to score.

“He is the main man and he knows that.

“The players around him know, if they can create the chances then he [Isak] can make the difference.”