“I scored 68 goals in 84 games for Newcastle United, this is my Champions League prediction”- Former striker who netted 68 times in 84 games under Kevin Keegan make a shocking champions league prediction when asked whether Newcastle can qualify for Europe.
Andy Cole believes that keeping Alexander Isak fit is crucial for Newcastle United’s hopes of securing Champions League qualification.
A player who knows the significance of scoring goals at St James’ Park, Cole netted 68 goals in 84 games under Kevin Keegan.
He played a pivotal role in Newcastle’s promotion to the Premier League and their rise to the top of English football.
Unfortunately, by the 1995-96 season, Cole had already moved to Manchester United, where his goals helped clinch the title away from St James’ Park. Now 53, Cole continues to follow Newcastle’s progress and is optimistic about their European prospects.
Cole pointed to Isak, who has scored 22 goals in all competitions this season, as a key factor in Newcastle’s push for Europe.
However, he voiced concerns over the team’s inconsistent form, which has seen them drop to ninth ahead of their trip to West Ham United tonight.
“I believe they can qualify, yes,” Cole told OLGB when asked about Newcastle’s European chances.
“If they can keep Alexander Isak fit from now until the end of the season, it’ll be a huge boost for them because of the way he’s playing and how he scores goals.
“They’ve been a bit inconsistent lately, but if they start winning a few more games, they’ll be fine. They have more than enough to finish in the top four.
“For Newcastle, consistency has been an issue. If you look at the result against Brighton last weekend, being the home team, you wouldn’t have expected them to lose that game, but they did.
They’ve been a bit up and down, and you just never know.”
