Newcastle fans all say the same thing about Emil Krafth's display v Tottenham

Newcastle United fans were blown away by Emil Krafth’s “outstanding” performance against Tottenham this past Sunday (1 September). The Magpies defeated Spurs 2-1 at St... The post Newcastle fans all say the same thing about Emil Krafth's display v Tottenham appeared first on Football Insider.

Sep 2, 2024 - 15:00

Newcastle fans all say the same thing about Emil Krafth's display v Tottenham

Newcastle United fans were blown away by Emil Krafth’s “outstanding” performance against Tottenham this past Sunday (1 September).

The Magpies defeated Spurs 2-1 at St James’ Park to continue their undefeated start to the season courtesy of goals from Harvey Barnes and Alexander Isak.

However, Newcastle fans were taken back by the performance of Krafth, who has been filling in at centre-back so far this season due to injuries to Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles.

The Sweden international is predominantly a right-back, but he’s played every minute of this season as a central defender after Newcastle failed to sign someone in that position during the summer window.

The north east giants had been heavily linked with a move for Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, but no deal was reached despite lengthy negotiations.

The 30-year-old has fit in well during Fabian Schar’s three-match suspension, with Newcastle starting the season positively.

Newcastle United fans have been impressed by Emil Krafth

Krafth only started eight games in the Premier League last season and wasn’t even in the match-day squad for the first nine games.

However, with Eddie Howe dealing with injuries and suspension to key players, the opportunity has been provided to Krafth at the start of this campaign.

Newcastle fans believe he’s taken that with both hands, praising him for being an “unsung hero” at the club.

???? Emil Krafth was outstanding today

Our third-choice RB filling in at CB and a player who recently spent a year on the sidelines after a serious ACL injury.

Read the play superbly, made some vital blocks and is forming a solid partnership with Burn.

Unsung hero! ????????????#NUFC pic.twitter.com/WG5q72g9Gx— NUFCBlog.co.uk (@NUFCblogcouk) September 1, 2024

Him and burn have been playing well, but they are killing our ability to play out from the back. We desperately need Schar and botman’s passing ability to relieve all the pressure we’re having to fend off.— xEB50x (@eb50x) September 2, 2024

As a defender, in the truest sense of the word …he's arguably our best, his problem is, when it come to pecking order/ perception of ability etc, the modern day wing back is expected to defend 2nd and be a winger/wide attack 1st— TONY HAVELOCK (@tonymhave) September 1, 2024

There are a few player, him being one, where some fans want them sold. 100% keep this guy, perfect squad player— Medium Sized Al (@Alonosi) September 2, 2024

Shout out to Emil Krafth btw.

Rock solid.

Schar will come in for him but he's been absolutely key to the results we've had this season. #nufc pic.twitter.com/RrOo9hEWHO— G. Pirlo (@GingerPirlo_) September 1, 2024

Signed as a right back for just £4.5m in the summer of 2019, before suffering a serious knee injury which kept him out for a year in 2022 – Emil Krafth has recently slotted into the #NUFC team as an emergency centre-back to cover for unavailable defenders Schar, Botman and… pic.twitter.com/XZWWNZJ1Zq— Magpie Media (@MagpieMediaX) September 1, 2024

He’s solid,deceptively quick,one on one he’s very good closes the space quickly needs a lot more credit than he gets!!— Howe Way The Lads ⚫️⚪️ (@Newcast88388415) September 1, 2024

He’s a machine, fit as a lopp. A definite high point so far.— michael forster ???? (@foschops) September 1, 2024

About time he was given the respect he deserves. Hasn’t put a foot wrong and deserves the plaudits. Knows what he’s good at and doesn’t try to be something he’s not. Great squad player— Luke Hutchin (@Hutcho1987) September 1, 2024

He’s one of those players who’ll roll up their sleeves and do a job when needed— Michael (@Twitching_Lurch) September 1, 2024

Hardly heard his name mentioned on the commentary…that's a good sign for a defender , a quiet efficiency…go on Krafu— Nobby (@daktari413169) September 2, 2024

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