Newcastle United vs. Southampton: Opposition threat

By Marc Walker | Mar 9, 2018

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Rafael Benitez, Manager of Newcastle United looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James Park on February 11, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) /

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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – JANUARY 31: A detail of the tattoo on the head of Newcastle player Kenedy during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley at St. James Park on January 31, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /

Kenedy

Brazilian Kenedy was brought in by Rafa Benitez in the January transfer window to add an exciting attacking option for the second half of the season.

The 22-year-old boasts a turn of pace when one-on-one as well as trickery and skill when in possession.

He is likely to play on the left-wing on Saturday, and will need to be closely watched by Southampton right-back Cedric.

In such an important game at the bottom of the Premier League, Kenedy could just provide the attacking penetration that Newcastle need to gain a vital win.