A Newcastle United journalist has claimed that Ivan Toney will be a bigger concern for Eddie Howe than Christian Eriksen when they play Brentford.
The Lowdown: Eriksen debut?
Eriksen could reportedly make his debut for the Bees at home to the Magpies on Saturday afternoon, having not featured in a competitive game on a football pitch since suffering a cardiac arrest for Denmark at Euro 2020.
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He recently featured in a bounce match against Glasgow Rangers, when he provided two assists in a 2-2 draw, and all eyes will now be on whether he makes a competitive return against the northeast club this weekend.
The Latest: Toney back for Brentford v Newcastle
As pointed out by Newcastle reporter Miles Starforth of The Shields Gazette, Toney will also be returning for Brentford, and he argued that the former Magpies striker will be a bigger concern for Howe than Eriksen, writing:
“The focus is likely to be on Christian Eriksen on Saturday, but the return of Ivan Toney, quietly sold by Newcastle in 2018, is arguably more of a concern for Eddie Howe.”
The Verdict: Point to prove
Toney will no doubt have a point to prove against his former club, for whom he only made four senior appearances before being sold to Peterborough United in 2018 after a few loan spells away from Newcastle.
He has not done too badly since, notching up 77 league goals combined for the Posh and Brentford over the last four seasons (Transfermarkt), and after a spell out injured during which results have not been kind to the Bees, he will want to get Thomas Frank’s side back on track.
This is a big match in terms of the relegation picture, and the Magpies will no doubt have to keep Toney quiet if they are to claim another three points.
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