- Newcastle face Sunderland
- Eddie Howe has dropped Malick Thiaw
- Fans fume with the choice
Newcastle United followers have criticised Eddie Howe’s choice to drop Malick Thiaw for the Tyne-Wear derby towards Sunderland right this moment (March twenty second). The German defender has principally been a mainstay within the Magpies’ beginning lineup all through his debut season.
Thiaw endured a torrid night time towards Barcelona within the UEFA Champions League midweek. His facet suffered a 7-2 loss (8-3 on combination) and he got here in for heavy criticism from supporters.
The 24-year-old has in any other case fared properly since arriving at St James’ Park from AC Milan final summer time in a £35m. But his supervisor has made the choice to call him on the bench towards the Black Cats.
Newcastle XI vs Sunderland
Howe’s daring name means Dan Burn companions Sven Botman in central defence. Thiaw had began all however one among his 27 league video games earlier than right this moment, and it’s apparent the choice is all the way down to his show at Camp Nou.
Aaron Ramsdale continues in objective, with Kieran Trippier at right-back and Lewis Hall at left-back. Sandro Tonali’s absence means Nick Woltemade comes into midfield alongside Joelinton and Jacob Ramsey.
Anthony Gordon will once more lead the road, with Harvey Barnes and Anthony Elanga on the wings. It means Howe has made two adjustments from the facet that capitulated towards Barca, with Woltemade and Botman coming into the beginning lineup.
Fans Slam Howe’s Decision
A big part of the Toon Army have hit out at Howe and really feel Thiaw has been exhausting executed by. That was the stance given by one supporter on X:
“Why of all days is this the day to drop Thiaw? And if you were going to drop anyone why the f**k isn’t it Trippier?”
Another added: “Should’ve started Livramento, Thiaw and Wissa in my book.”
One supporter identified taking part in two left-footed centre-backs: “He’s dropped Thiaw for f**king keeping Dan burn in? Are we f**king serious here? Not one of those 2 left footers are comfortable at RCB.”
Another responded: “Thiaw benched… Can’t wait till the season is over.”
Alan Shearer stressed how important it’s that Newcastle bounce again from the Barca defeat with a win towards Sunderland. Howe’s XI may not have gone down too properly, but when his staff declare all three factors, no person shall be complaining.
The Magpies sit eleventh within the Premier League, 4 factors off European qualification spots. Revenge must be on the gamers’ minds after struggling a 1-0 loss on the Stadium of Light within the reverse fixture.
