The 26-year-old Paraguayan is in very good form right now and he scored a match-winning brace against West Brom in the FA Cup earlier this week.
Apart from his goals, Almiron’s overall play was outstanding and Phillips claimed that he is a top player.
He said (cited by Chronicle): “He has become more clever in the last year. He is getting his head up more, there is a lot more composure, and, of course, the work rate is still there. You can see how much he is adored by the Newcastle supporters and you saw the reception he got when he was taken off.