Newcastle fans took to social media on Wednesday to share their anger with Joselu as many blamed him for their side’s failure to beat Burnley.
The Magpies ended up drawing with 1-1 with Sean Dyche’s side, which moved them up to 14th in the table, but fans were not happy that they fail to take all three points.
Jamaal Lascelles put Newcastle United ahead in the 65th minute, but the Magpies could have taken the lead in the first half after they were awarded a penalty.
Joselu stepped up to take the penalty but his effort was saved by Nick Pope, and this proved costly as Burnley equalised with five minutes left to play.
Rafa Benitez was prepared for questions about Joselu’s performance after the game, and commented that as a striker he is expected to score.
“It’s a pity because Joselu is working so hard but as a striker everybody is expecting you to score goals,” Benitez told the BBC.
Benitez was right as supporters did expect him to score and made their feelings known about the 27-year-old in no uncertain terms on Twitter.
One fan suggested that the Magpies sign a traffic cone as it would be a better finisher, while another revealed that Newcastle United would have won the game if it wasn’t for Joselu.
This Is Futbol has rounded up some of the best tweets:
#nufc sign a traffic cone. A better finisher than Joselu
— Eamus Catuli (@ARTG44) February 1, 2018
Joselu was never a striker ! even when he scored, he did it by mistake ! I hope he never plays again for us, loan him out.. sell him for free ! #NUFC
— Mali (@samalitim) February 1, 2018
Ayoze was far too charitable to his mate Joselu in allowing him to take the penalty tonight. Sometimes it's best not to trust your mates. #NUFC
— Cool Dog (@CoolDogKingdom1) February 1, 2018
https://twitter.com/Calvo98_/status/958850256355168256
If Kenedy performs like he did on his debut he could be that bit of magic to keep us in the league. Fingers crossed Slimani scores goals and keeps up top. Joselu ?. Wins needed #NUFC.
— Joe Dawes (@jnrdawesy) February 1, 2018
https://twitter.com/TheToonReview/status/958844330390773760
https://twitter.com/MaTTmOOre1992/status/958843005498281986
https://twitter.com/RhysTullin/status/958845529395552256
https://twitter.com/DarrylNeary/status/958838846480789504