Former Newcastle United man makes shock Miguel Almiron comparison to Liverpool star

Former Newcastle United defender Jose Enrique has hailed current Magpies star Miguel Almiron as ‘one of the best wingers in the league’ following his two-goal display in Saturday’s 4-1 win at Fulham.

The Paraguyan international enjoyed a productive pre-season campaign as he scored eight goals during United’s preparations for the new Premier League season.

However, a single strike in the memorable 3-3 draw against reigning champions Manchester City remained Almiron’s only goal of the season ahead of Saturday’s meeting with the Cottagers.

That all changed at Craven Cottage as the former Atlanta United star doubled his tally for the campaign with a goal that will go down as one of the goals of the Premier League season.

Almiron swapped passes with United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes before sending a stunning volley beyond Cottagers keeper Bernd Leno and into the far corner of his net to double the Magpies lead after Callum Wilson had opened the scoring.

Almiron grabbed a second goal when he rounded off United’s scoring with just over half an hour remaining as Eddie Howe’s men racked up a fine win in front of an impressive band of travelling support.

Former United defender Enrique believes Almiron is one of the form players in the Premier League at present and compared him to one current Liverpool star.

The former Magpies full-back said: “If I was a manager, Almiron would be the exact kind of player I want.

“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.”