After his performance against AC Milan, BBC Pundit names the ‘brilliant’ ace the best player for Newcastle.
Nick Pope was praised by BBC analyst Pat Nevin during Newcastle’s first Champions League game this season against AC Milan.
For Newcastle, the match was stressful because their opponents had the advantage in possession. The club’s encounter with the Italian team at the San Siro was always going to be challenging.
Although Nick Pope was kept highly busy the entire 90 minutes, he still managed to make eight saves. He was extremely crucial to the team.
Pope saved many of these shots from inside the box, which greatly impressed everyone present, including Pat Nevin.
Nick Pope’s performance against AC Milan was lauded by Pat Nevin.
The BBC analyst emphasized Nick Pope’s performance for Newcastle in his first-ever Champions League match while speaking via BBC Sport.
“Newcastle have defended fairly well,” remarked Pat Nevin. “The keeper has been brilliant, the best player for Newcastle today.”
Since he joined the club, the 31-year-old English international has been crucial for Newcastle, and his saves have been a major factor in their recent victories.
He was a difference maker tonight for Newcastle and without his big saves then the club would have no doubt conceded a couple of goals in the m
In the end Pope can be very proud of his performance and Newcastle will be very happy to have drawn such a tough game 0-0.
Even if Newcastle had lost Pope would have definitely still been able to be proud of his performance. In the end he was key for them picking up the point and was no doubt their best player.
