Garang Cole was seen taking part in Newcastle United's first-team training ahead of the League Cup match against Brentford last night, according to the British newspaper “Daily Mail”. Newcastle World.
While the 20-year-old did not feature in the match, his involvement in the preparations indicates a promising step forward in his development.
The Magpies thrashed Brentford 3-1 to advance to the semi-finals of the competition for the second year in a row. Sandro Tonali was the star of the evening, scoring two wonderful goals in the first half. The Italian maestro opened the scoring with a thunderous shot from outside the penalty area and followed it up with a stunning shot to double Newcastle's lead. Fabian Schar added the third goal in the second half, giving Newcastle a three-goal lead.
Brentford managed to score a late consolation goal in stoppage time, but it was too little, too late as the Magpies celebrated their progression to the quarter-finals. Newcastle will be joined in the semi-finals by Liverpool, Arsenal and one of either Tottenham or Manchester United, setting the stage for an exciting round of semi-finals.
Garang Cole continues to develop at Newcastle
Cole's inclusion in training is noteworthy as he continues his journey with Newcastle. The Australian striker signed with the Magpies in January 2023 On a four-year deal after moving from Central Coast Mariners for a fee of £300,000. Following his arrival, he was loaned out to Scottish Premiership side Hearts, where he made limited appearances. Last season, Cole spent time on loan at Eredivisie club FC Volendam, making 17 appearances in all competitions and contributing a goal and an assist. Although Plan to loan it out Last summer, injury kept him at Newcastle.
While Cole's path at Newcastle has been full of challenges, his presence in first-team training ahead of such a pivotal match suggests the club sees potential in the young talent. Only 20 years old, he has enough time to establish himself and push for more opportunities in the future.
For Newcastle, victory over Brentford represents another step in their quest for silverware. After finishing runners-up in the League Cup last season, and losing to Manchester United in the final, Eddie Howe's men will be determined to go further this time around. With their current form and a squad packed with talent, Newcastle are as strong a contender to lift the trophy as anyone, but they will face stiff competition from their fellow semi-finalists.
With the Magpies on the verge of reaching a second successive League Cup final, fans will be hoping rising stars like Cole can contribute to what will become another memorable season for the club.
