"In Anthony [Elanga] and Viktor [Gyokeres] we have players who are at the highest level when it comes to attacking open spaces."
"Elanga excelled at Nottingham Forest last season in a Nuno Espirito Santo side that ceded a lot of the ball before springing counter attacks."
"Newcastle also have a lot more of the ball on average (52.9%) than Forest did last season (40.7%). That in itself is a huge stylistic change."
"Even during the times he has had to run at opposition defenders, Elanga has looked desperately short of confidence, to the point where a wrong decision has attracted audible groans from the St James' Park crowd."
Anthony Elanga has faced challenges at Newcastle United, failing to impress compared to other summer signings. Sweden manager Graham Potter remains optimistic about Elanga's potential, especially for the 2026 World Cup. Elanga's performance in counter-attacking situations is praised, reflecting his success at Nottingham Forest. However, Newcastle's style of play has changed, leading to Elanga's struggles with confidence and decision-making on the field. The team's overall attacking issues have contributed to his difficulties this season.
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