Newcastle United and Paraguay winger Miguel Almiron reacts after lighting up the Copa America in Brazil
In Paraguay’s two opening group games – a 2-2 draw with Qatar and a 1-1 draw with Argentina – the wideman has produced two assists, and turned heads with his blistering pace against the likes of Lionel Messi & Co.
And speaking after Wednesday’s result, the former Atlanta United man, who became the Magpies’ record signing in January, said: “I always want to give it all for my national team. To give the country the joy that we need.
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Hide Ad“We’re working well. We’re working hard with the coaching staff that is doing a great job. We’re a new group with young players that are on the right path.”
Almiron’s Paraguay finish of their Copa America Group B schedule with a clash against table-toppers Colombia.
Their opponents have won their opening two encounters of the competition and are one of the bookmakers’ favourites to lift the trophy next month in Brazil.