Jose Enrique has likened Newcastle United star Miguel Almiron to Liverpool winger Luis Diaz.
Since joining Newcastle in 2019, Almiron has made 131 appearances for the club and scored 17 goals in all competitions. Three of those have come in eight games at the start of the season including a stunning strike in the Magpies' 4-1 win at Fulham on Saturday.
Former Liverpool left-back Enrique, who spent time at Newcastle before he made the move to Merseyside in 2011, believes Almiron is one of the most in-form players in the league. He also says he has qualities similar to that of Diaz, who joined the Reds from Porto in January of this year.
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"If I was a manager, Almiron is the exact kind of player I want," Enrique told Lord Ping. "He never stops running and even if he’s not performing, you know what you’re going to get.
"He’s always going to give his all and that’s what I love about him, as well as the amazing qualities he has. There’s not many left-footed right-wingers who are doing well at the moment but he is and he’s one of the most important players for Newcastle at the moment and one of the best wingers in the league.
"Almiron is a bit like Luis Diaz, he can change the game but most importantly he gives his all. I love watching him. How he calls for every ball and fights. I’d love players like this in my team."
Newcastle recorded their second win of the campaign over the weekend as they comfortably beat 10-man Fulham at Craven Cottage. Almiron netted a brace while Callum Wilson and Sean Longstaff were also on the scoresheet.
Eddie Howe's side currently sit seventh in the table, a point clear of Liverpool in ninth, although Jurgen Klopp 's team do have a game in hand.
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