Gary Lineker has lauded Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak for his unreal assist for Jacob Murphy’s goal against Everton.
The £120,000-a-week (Salary Sport) man went on a mazy run that justified him being compared to Thierry Henry for a moment, beating a series of defenders before setting up his teammate.
Gary Lineker, much like the rest of the world was blown away the moment of magic produced by Alexander Isak as Newcastle United beat Everton 4-1 on Thursday night.
Gary Lineker raved about Alexander Isak as Newcastle beat Everton
The Swedish striker has been exceptional since becoming fully fit, cementing his place in the side, while scoring and creating chances for fun.
In 11 starts in the Premier League this season, the former Real Sociedad No.9 has 10 goals, which just exemplifies his brilliance, regardless of his obstacles in terms of fitness.
Gary Lineker was stunned by Newcastle fan favourite Alexander Isak after he well and truly conjured something out of nothing against Everton.
“Wow!”, he said in a tweet as one word was enough to sum up his reaction after what is perhaps the best assist one will see in years.
HITC View: The Magpies have signed a potential superstar in Isak
When Eddie Howe’s side broke their transfer record to sign the 23-year-old, many felt they were taking a risk.
Isak had not fared impressively at all for Real Sociedad, scoring a mere six league goals for a side that finished as high as in sixth place in La Liga.
However, as Gary Lineker and those that had their eyes fixed on Newcastle and their demolition job of Everton, Alexander Isak is capable of producing moments that any elite forward would dream of.
And the fact that the ex-Borussia Dortmund hitman is much more than just a player that rises to the challenge in moments makes him a potentially elite forward in years to come.
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