Alan Shearer responded to Newcastle United’s 2-1 loss to AC Milan, marking the conclusion of the membership’s European marketing campaign.
After main 1-0 at half-time with Joelinton’s purpose, Newcastle’s hopes for the Champions League final 16 light within the second half, as Christian Pulisic and Samuel Chukwueze’s objectives ended Eddie Howe’s crew’s European journey.
A draw might have secured Europa League soccer in February, however Milan thwarted these aspirations.
Reacting to a disappointing but dramatic evening, Shearer tweeted: “So close to, but to date. Properly executed @acmilan #NEWACM @ChampionsLeague.”
It was all the time going to be a troublesome job to compete with the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Milan and Paris Saint-Germain, however Newcastle fought on till the tip, sadly for no reward. Accidents have plagued Eddie Howe’s crew for a number of weeks now, and health points have had a significant impression on the Magpies’ drop off within the Premier League in addition to their early exit from European competitors.
Newcastle encounters a major hurdle of their quest for a Champions League spot subsequent season, at the moment positioned seventh within the Premier League desk and trailing seven factors behind the highest 4 underneath Howe’s administration. The house owners of Newcastle may very well be set to splash the money in January in an effort to bulk out their squad, in an try to complete within the high 4.
