Sean Longstaff believes Jacob Murphy doesn’t get the recognition he deserves and admitted that the group ‘wouldn’t be as together’ if it wasn’t for him.
Murphy has featured 36 times in all competitions this seasons, starting in our last five games – all victories – and showing some of his best form since he signed in the mean time.
Speaking to NUFC TV, Longstaff was full of praise for the winger, adding that the whole group felt ‘really lucky’ to have him in the squad and that he ‘should get more credit’; especially for the way he raises standards in training.
Despite not having a huge impact with goals and assists, the 28-year-old’s energy, selflessness and work rate has been second to none in recent weeks, proving why Howe still sees him as a valuable member of the squad.
Here’s what Longstaff had to say when asked if the former Norwich man is an unsung hero:
“A million percent. I think Murph’s, within the group, everyone appreciates him and values him so highly. I think on the outside people don’t as much as they should do.
“If it wasn’t for Murph, a lot of the way the group is it wouldn’t be as together, the training standard wouldn’t be as high. You see him coming on in games and the impact he makes.
“It’s a comfort blanket knowing that you’ve got him to come on and change the game. He can make an impact in any situation, we’re really, really lucky to have him and probably someone that should get more credit.”
As a boyhood Newcastle fan, Murphy is living the dream fighting for Europe and is slowly but surely becoming a fan favourite and the latest Mag to take his game to new heights under Howe.
