Bruce backs misfiring striker Joelinton to find his feet in Premier League

Steve Bruce has insisted misfiring £40million striker Joelinton is not alone as he attempts to adapt to life in the Premier League.

The 23-year-old Brazilian has just a single goal to his name in his 22 appearances to date, a winner at Tottenham in August, and found himself in the firing line of his own club’s fans during last weekend’s disappointing 1-1 FA Cup draw with Sky Bet League One Rochdale.

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