The dream is over for Newcastle United’s William Osula after Denmark were knocked out of the U21 European Championships on Sunday night.
Osula has been exciting Newcastle United fans with his performances for his country during this summer’s tournament.
The 21-year-old scored three goals and registered two assists in Denmark’s run to the quarter-finals, though that is now over.
Indeed, Newcastle fans have been denied a potential clash between Tino Livramento and Osula in the tournament after the latter’s side were knocked out on Sunday in chaotic fashion.
The Danes were 2-1 up against France heading into the final ten minutes of their quarter-final but threw away the lead and slumped to a 3-2 defeat.
Here’s how Osula fared.
Willam Osula of Denmark U21s trying to tackle Castello Lukeba of France U21s.
Photo by Boris Streubel – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images
William Osula stats for Denmark U21s against France U21s
It wasn’t a great day for Osula.
Per Fot Mob data, the forward did not have a single shot in his 60 minutes on the pitch.
Granted, he only had 17 touches, so was hardly given a huge amount of service. In fact, only one of them came in France’s penalty box.
Denmark U21s vs France U21s statistics William Osula
Touches 17
Touches in opposition penalty area 1
Shots 0
Ground duels (won) 5 (2)
Aerial duels (won) 4 (2)
William Osula stats for Denmark U21s against France U21s
He won 50% of his aerial duels but only 40% of his ground duels, making it a rather frustrating run out for him.
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William Osula has given Eddie Howe a major dilemma
While Alexander Isak is the undisputed No.1 striker for Newcastle United, there’s a space open behind the Sweden star in the pecking order.
Newcastle want to sign a new forward but Osula’s performances, France game aside, must have given Eddie Howe something to think about.
Newcastle are in talks with Callum Wilson over a new contract but little about what he did last season would suggest he should be starting ahead of Osula.
With that in mind, perhaps the former Sheffield United forward really can be Isak’s back-up next season.
Hopefully, he can shake off the disappointment from the France game and return for pre-season a better player.