Shearer demands more goals from Wissa at Newcastle

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 16:49 · Archive

Alan Shearer says Yoane Wissa's performances have improved but he needs to add more goals for Newcastle United.

Alan Shearer has praised Yoane Wissa's performances for Newcastle United but said the forward must add more goals to his game. Wissa suffered a knee injury shortly after joining from Brentford, keeping him out for three months in his first season. He managed just three goals in his initial campaign despite scoring 20 for Brentford the previous year.

Wissa's form improved on international duty over the summer, when he scored three times at the World Cup. He has made a better start to the new season, providing an assist against Liverpool in August and scoring against Tottenham the following week. However, he has since gone three games without a goal, against Bournemouth, Leeds United and Hull City.

Shearer told Betfair that Wissa has shown a different side to his game this season. 'I think in general, Wissa's performances have been good,' Shearer said. 'You've seen a different Wissa to what we saw last season. We didn't see enough of him last season because of injuries, but I think in the main, he's given Newcastle a little bit more, but he does need to score more goals.' The Newcastle legend praised Wissa's work rate and noted he has played in multiple positions, though the underlying message was clear: Shearer wants more clinical finishing.

Shearer demands more goals from Wissa at Newcastle — Image: Shields Gazette

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