Loads of Newcastle United fans have been reacting on social media after Valentino Lazaro took to Twitter ahead of the Magpies’ Premier League clash with Burnley this Saturday.
Lazaro is suspended for the encounter at St. James’ Park after being shown a straight red card in stoppage-time of last weekend’s defeat at Crystal Palace, having hauled Wilfried Zaha to the ground as the Eagles star sought to stretch his side’s lead.
But the ban has seemingly failed to dampen Lazaro’s spirits, as the Austrian has taken to social media to offer a positive reflection on his situation with a message of self-motivation.
“When you‘re trapped in a corner, you gotta rise above yourself & stand up for your name and the game you love,” he noted.
When you‘re trapped in a corner, you gotta rise above yourself & stand up for ur name and the game you love. 🆙⬆⚽ @NUFC pic.twitter.com/TzFa8a1f39
— Valentino Lazaro (@valentinolazaro) February 26, 2020
Head coach Steve Bruce awarded Lazaro his third Newcastle appearance during last weekend’s trip to Selhurst Park, having previously called upon the Inter Milan loanee to feature against Norwich City and Arsenal since his January arrival.
United are yet to win a match with the 23-year-old on the field, after drawing at home to the Canaries and losing 4-0 and 1-0 to Arsenal and Palace respectively.
Lazaro was often involved in the action during those three encounters, though, as the midfielder – who Bruce has exclusively used at right-back – averaged 1.4 key balls per 90 minutes, plus 1.4 accurate crosses, 1.4 accurate corners, 0.5 accurate free-kicks, 2.3 attempted dribbles and 2.3 successful tackles from 3.6, per WhoScored data.
Who starts at RB vs Burnley?
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DeAndre Yedlin is expected to take up our right-back slot against Burnley this Saturday in Lazaro’s absence, as the club continue to ere on the side of caution with Javier Manquillo’s return from injury.
Here are some of the messages shared as fans reacted to Lazaro’s tweet…
And beat the first man https://t.co/rdKbNuhkf4
— Paul Gibbins (@paulgibbins) February 26, 2020
When you’re trapped in a corner, nut meg the defender! It’s what @asaintmaximin would do 😂
— Norman Little (@nlittle1892) February 26, 2020
Onwards n upwards … come do the half time kick with us Saturday as your suspended 😅
— Sean Gallagher (@S23gallagher) February 26, 2020
Keep going fella. No doubt we’ll need you
— David Tasker (@DavidTazGolf9) February 26, 2020
Dig in lad’ it will work out 💪👍
— Rob Allbright (@roballbright) February 26, 2020
Pity you cannot play this weekend. All the best 💪🏻💪🏻
— Ginkoh_NUFC (@Ginkohro) February 26, 2020
Stick at it mate and put 100% in every week, that’s all we ask for ⚫️⚪️
— ASM 🇫🇷 (was @HatTrickPerez) (@HatTrickASM) February 26, 2020
You’ve showed in flashes that you are more than capable so far. Keep grafting and im sure you will prosper
— 1892 (@As_it_is10) February 26, 2020
Would help if Steve Bruce played you in your actual position….
— The__Farmster (@The__Farmster) February 26, 2020
But remember your playing #Football not #Rugby !!@NUFC https://t.co/v1fiiYZRbw
— Kriss Kringle (@SANTACLOUSS) February 26, 2020
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