Newcastle United have managed to win their past two Premier League matches against Watford and Bournemouth respectively which have helped them get out of the relegation zone for the time being. However, the lack of a significant goal-threat up top has been the Magpies’ achilles heel this season, a situation which Rafael Benitez needs to rectify in the upcoming January transfer window.
Rondon’s Promising Return To The English Top-Flight
The Tyneside outfit found an unlikely hero in Salomón Rondón on Saturday when the Venezuelan forward scored a brace to help Newcastle earn a priceless 2-1 victory versus the Cherries in front of their home supporters. The 29-year-old is currently out on a season-long loan from West Bromwich Albion but could be an integral member of Benitez’s team in the coming months as the club looks to move away from relegation danger to ensure their top-flight lives for another season.
Rondon has just made eight appearances for Newcastle this term, scoring three goals while grabbing one assist across all competitions. The South American goal-scorer is vastly experienced in the Premier League and was West Brom’s main goal-threat up top last season. He could be the ideal solution to the Magpies’ woes in front of the opposition goal as long as he can get decent service from midfield.
What Does The Venezuelan Talent Bring To St. James’ Park?
Rondon is a fox inside the opposition box and can be lethal in front of goal. He can shoot using both feet and is also an aerial threat due to his commanding presence. However, the Venezuelan has lost a yard of pace due to his age and can be sloppy on the ball at times.
If the 29-year-old can keep up the same level of performance over a sustained period, there is no doubt that he can still be a success in the Premier League. Rondon is never shy about working hard for his side and would add a lot of quality to a team like Newcastle who have struggled in the transfer market in recent years.
Verdict
Hence, we can conclude that Rondon could be the man to fire the Magpies out of relegation danger as long as Benitez shows faith in his talents.
