"Sweden international Elanga made the move to Newcastle last summer in a deal worth £55m from Nottingham Forest, after a sensational campaign last year where it looked like he was ready to explode and reach his potential. But his season so far for the Magpies has been nothing short of a disaster, managing just one goal and one assist in 38 appearances for the club."
"According to Sofascore, he 23-year-old failed to complete a single one of his four cross attempts, while he also managed to accrue just 0.02 xG during the game. Elanga also lost possession ten times before being substituted on 56 minutes by Howe. All of that earned him a 4/10 rating from the Shields Gazzette."
"For £55m, the club expected Elanga to come in and hit the ground running, especially considering the fact he has both Premier League and Champions League experience. However, he has done the exact opposite, and the board and Howe are surely scratching their heads and wishing they spent the money elsewhere now."
Newcastle suffered a 2-1 defeat to Everton, with Jacob Murphy equalizing in the 82nd minute before Thierno Barry restored Everton's lead just 72 seconds later. While the defense performed poorly throughout the match, manager Howe expressed greater disappointment with the forwards' inability to capitalize on opportunities. Swedish forward Elanga, signed for £55 million from Nottingham Forest last summer, delivered another disappointing display, managing just one goal and one assist across 38 appearances. Against Everton, Elanga failed to complete any of his four cross attempts, accumulated minimal expected goals (0.02 xG), lost possession ten times, and received a 4/10 rating. His performance raises questions about the investment's value and suggests the club may have allocated resources more effectively elsewhere.
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