Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez has admitted that Yoshinori Muto’s have really not helped his side.
Muto was Newcastle’s most expensive summer signing and it was expected that he would improve their attacking quality.
However, the Japanese forward has looked way off the pace since he joined up.
Newcastle do not seem to carry much threat going forward at all, with Joselu selected to start up-front in their most recent match.
Newcastle were beaten 2-0 by Leicester City at the weekend, with their offensive play lacking.
And Benitez admits that Muto’s failure to adapt quickly to the Premier League has meant that his side are struggling up top.
“[We are] not really [light on attacking numbers], it is injuries and the fact [Yoshinori] Muto is still trying to adapt to the Premier League, it’s not numbers,” Benitez said.
“It’s more that we are looking at other positions, and we are looking for something different. We don’t have this and we don’t have this, but, if the team can compete, we can get results.”
Newcastle are still looking for their first win in the Premier League this term, with fears rising that they could be set for a relegation battle.
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