“We as players have the job to understand and adapt to fit it in with our style, and that’s what we’re trying to do. I’m trying to fit in my style with how the manager sees me and how he wants me to play, so I’m just learning and trying to improve every single day.
“The vision is clear, and you can see everyone aligns with how he (Potter) wants to play. The wins against Arsenal and Leicester City can be the turning point in our season, and now we have to build on it. We are all really looking forward with confidence.”
Kudus will certainly take confidence from the fact that he has scored on each of his two previous appearances against Newcastle, including his first goal in the Premier League in this exact fixture last season, in October 2023.
The team as a whole will be aiming to back up their 2-0 win in the reverse fixture at St James’ Park in November, and though he recognises the threats posed by an outfit challenging for UEFA Champions League qualification, who are set to contest the Carabao Cup final on 16 March, our Starboy is itching to guide his team to the double over the Magpies.
“I’ve got fond memories of my first Premier League goal against Newcastle United last season,” Kudus added. “I think the first goal was the key to the padlock. It opened me to score more goals, so it was a special day.
“They're a very good team, and it's always difficult to play against them, but it's like that in every game in the league, so I'm expecting a tough game, and I’m looking forward to it again.
“Of course, I’ll have that little bit of extra confidence as I’ve scored two goals in two games against them, and hopefully I’ll be able to add another this afternoon.”
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