‘stepped up’: alan shearer impressed by one newcastle player today

Alan Shearer has raved about Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak on PremierLeague.com and has praised the striker for his performance against Bournemouth at St.James’ Park in the Premier

League on Saturday afternoon. Newcastle have played out a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth at home in the league. Philip Billing put the Cherries in the lead in the 62nd minute, and Isak restored

parity from the penalty spot on 67 minutes. Newcastle legend Shearer was following the match, and he was impressed by Isak. ALAN SHEARER ON ALEXANDER ISAK FOR NEWCASTLE V BOURNEMOUTH Shearer

said: “Alexander Isak didn’t have a lot to do today, but he did brilliantly with the penalty. “Stepped up with courage after not being involved for much of the game, and even if the

goalkeeper had dived the right way, he still wouldn’t have saved it. A brilliant penalty.” ENCOURAGING DISPLAY In our view, Alexander Isak played well for Newcastle United against

Bournemouth at home in the Premier League today. It takes a lot of courage and confidence to step up to take a penalty in front of the St. James’ Park faithful. Isak did well to score from

the penalty spot. It will give the striker a lot of confidence. Isak moved to Newcastle in the summer transfer window. The 22-year-old Sweden international striker has scored two goals in

three Premier League appearances for Eddie Howe’s side so far this season.