Paul Scholes thinks Newcastle’s hopes for a successful Champions League run are in jeopardy, anticipating an early exit in the group stage following their defeat to Borussia Dortmund. The 2-0 loss, courtesy of goals from Niclas Fullkrug and Julian Brandt, has placed the Bundesliga team at the top of Group F with seven points from four matches. In contrast, Eddie Howe’s team finds themselves at the bottom of the group with four points, trailing behind Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan. With upcoming matches against PSG and AC Milan, Howe acknowledges the necessity of winning both to secure advancement but faces a challenging task.
We will most likely need to win our next two games, though it’s hard to say at this point, he remarked.
Though Newcastle defeated the Ligue 1 winners 4-1 at St. James’ Park last month, Scholes thinks it is unlikely to happen.
Paul Scholes is predicting the end of Newcastle’s Champions League journey, foreseeing their elimination in the group stage following a defeat to Borussia Dortmund. The 2-0 loss, marked by goals from Niclas Fullkrug and Julian Brandt, has propelled the Bundesliga team to the top of Group F with seven points in four matches. Eddie Howe’s squad, on the other hand, finds themselves at the bottom with four points, trailing Paris Saint-Germain by two points and AC Milan by one.
The upcoming fixtures include a trip to Paris in three weeks and a home match against AC Milan next month. Howe acknowledges the daunting task ahead, stating that winning both remaining matches is crucial for advancing, a sentiment echoed by Scholes. The former Manchester United midfielder expressed skepticism about Newcastle’s chances, particularly if they face a defeat against PSG.
Scholes, speaking on TNT Sports, asserted, ‘Honestly, I think Newcastle are out. If PSG beat them, which I expect them to do, they are out. I think it’s going to be very difficult for Newcastle [to qualify]. I think PSG will beat them.’
Despite Newcastle’s recent 4-1 victory over Ligue 1 champions PSG, Scholes remains doubtful about their prospects. Mail Sport highlighted the intricate scenarios Newcastle faces in the so-called “Group of Death,” where different outcomes in the next two matches could determine their fate, with Scholes emphasizing the challenging path ahead for the Magpies.
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