Newcastle United's defeat against Marseille in the Champions League was largely due to "absolutely criminal" defending. In a match that saw Newcastle come from behind to trail 1-0, the Magpies' defense imploded as Marseille's second goal seemed inevitable.
The turning point came when Newcastle's goalkeeper was beaten by a cross, and the ball found its way into the net via a deflection. It was clear at this stage that Marseille had been handed the game on a plate. Newcastle's defense looked brittle and lacked cohesion, with their players struggling to cope with the pace and movement of Marseille's attackers.
Despite equalizing through a well-taken goal, Newcastle's defending woes continued to haunt them as Marseille regained the lead in stoppage time. The Magpies' inability to deal with crosses and set pieces was exposed, and it ultimately cost them dear.
Match of the Day analyst Stephen Warnock believes that Newcastle's defensive issues are a major concern for the club moving forward. He suggested that the team needs to sort out its defensive vulnerabilities if they want to compete at the highest level in European competitions. With several key players missing due to injury, Newcastle will be eager to get back on track and improve their defense before facing Marseille again in the future.
In the meantime, Newcastle United will be left to ponder what could have been, particularly after a defeat that saw them concede two goals to an opponent they were expected to beat. The pressure is now on for Eddie Howe's side to strengthen their squad and work on their defensive solidity if they want to make a deep run in the Champions League.
The turning point came when Newcastle's goalkeeper was beaten by a cross, and the ball found its way into the net via a deflection. It was clear at this stage that Marseille had been handed the game on a plate. Newcastle's defense looked brittle and lacked cohesion, with their players struggling to cope with the pace and movement of Marseille's attackers.
Despite equalizing through a well-taken goal, Newcastle's defending woes continued to haunt them as Marseille regained the lead in stoppage time. The Magpies' inability to deal with crosses and set pieces was exposed, and it ultimately cost them dear.
Match of the Day analyst Stephen Warnock believes that Newcastle's defensive issues are a major concern for the club moving forward. He suggested that the team needs to sort out its defensive vulnerabilities if they want to compete at the highest level in European competitions. With several key players missing due to injury, Newcastle will be eager to get back on track and improve their defense before facing Marseille again in the future.
In the meantime, Newcastle United will be left to ponder what could have been, particularly after a defeat that saw them concede two goals to an opponent they were expected to beat. The pressure is now on for Eddie Howe's side to strengthen their squad and work on their defensive solidity if they want to make a deep run in the Champions League.
this season is getting out of control, first manchester city, then barcelona, now newcastle falls apart against marseille like what's going on?! 
their defense is literally nonexistent, and eddie howe needs to get his act together or they're gonna get knocked out of the champions league in the next round 
they cant even defend against some simple crosses, it's mental... eddie howe needs to sort his defense out ASAP or else he'll be saying goodbye to the champions league for another year 
and its not just that, its about pride too, you can't just go through the motions and expect to win games, they need to step up their game and get some quality defenders in 
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. I mean, you can't just sit back and let your opponent have 2 clear chances on goal, no matter how well they're playing 
. And that deflection from the cross? Unbelievable 
! It's not like Marseille had to try too hard to win the game, they just took advantage of Newcastle's weaknesses 
. The fact that Eddie Howe is going to have to sort out his squad and defense before their next match against Marseille is a big concern 
... Can't wait to see how Newcastle recovers from this loss 
eddie howe needs to get his squad sorted ASAP, can't keep relying on players missing out due to injuries, and defensively they looked so vulnerable 
I'm not gonna lie, I was super hyped when Newcastle came from behind to take the lead, but that goal Marseille scored via deflection was like a punch to the gut 
. Their defending did seem kinda shaky, especially against crosses and set pieces. It's not like they were completely out of it, but they just couldn't seem to cope with the pace and movement of Marseille's attackers.
. It's just one game, and they'll learn from it. They'll regroup, recharge, and come back even stronger in the future 
. I mean, they came from behind and even had a goal, which is no easy feat against a team like Marseille. And yeah, their defending did look a bit brittle at times, but what team doesn't struggle with crosses and set pieces? It's not like they were getting thrashed or anything 
. They need to strengthen their squad and work on their defense, but a one-off defeat doesn't mean they're done for 
and eddie howe's gonna sort out all these defensive issues with a few signings? it's all so rushed 
️. also, shouldn't they be focusing on fixing that one goal they conceded from a cross? 
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They gotta get back up & kick some goals again, ya know?