The Magpies switched to a more attacking formation against WBA in the FA Cup earlier this week and Almiron scored a brace. The Paraguayan looked very comfortable in his natural role.
He has scored six goals so far this season and the former MLS star will now look to build on this performance and add to his goal tally until the end of the season.
Speaking to the Chronicle, Bruce said: “I think it’s why we looked to change. Up to three or four games ago we had looked a threat but it waned.