Shearer: Newcastle ready to strike out
Keegan has recorded two draws and four defeats since returning to St James’ Park for his second spell as manager but has not had a full compliment of forwards.
With Obafemi Martins (ankle) and Mark Viduka (calf/hamstring) returning to full fitness, Shearer feels their comebacks will also help create more chances for Michael Owen to add to his four Barclays Premier League goals this season. Keegan will have to choose which strikers will play against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.
“For the first time this weekend he could have a full squad to pick from with his centre-forwards - Owen, Viduka, Martins, (Alan) Smith, (Shola) Ameobi and the young lad coming through Andy Carroll,” said Shearer, Newcastle’s record goalscorer.
“The strikers they have would trouble any defence. Mark Viduka has been a miss being injured and hopefully he will be back for Saturday and give them an extra dimension.”
Despite scoring two in his last three appearances, Owen has struggled this season and has also lost his place in the England team.
“Michael needs chances,” Shearer added. “He needs players and everyone around to create them. At the moment they are not scoring goals and not creating chances which is disappointing but if they get everyone fit you’ll see them creating and Owen scoring.
“I speak to him now and again but he doesn’t need anyone to tell him what to do. He’s been in this position before and he’ll be in it again after he’s been on a goalscoring run. That is the life of a centre-forward.”
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