Newcastle United fans have taken to social media to react to the performance of powerhouse striker Aleksandar Mitrovic during his appearance for Serbia in their World Cup clash against Costa Rica.
The 23-year-old was chosen to lead the line for his country at the Samara Stadium, which is in the south west of Russia, in the first outing for both countries in their Group E encounter.
Mitrovic struggled at Newcastle during the first half of last season, managing to make just seven appearances across all competitions, before he was shipped out on loan to Championship side Fulham, firing the Cottagers to the Premier League via the play off final with 12 goals in 20 outings in England’s second tier.
His fine form earned him the call up to the national side, having made picked up 37 caps and scored 16 goals, and there were a number of Newcastle fans watching on as he impressed against the south American side, including an impressive overhead kick which saw him shoot straight at the keeper after beating the offside trap from Costa Rica.
The reactions from the Toon Army ranged from them revealing their hopes that he stays at St James’ Park next season, as well as Mike Ashley rubbing his hands together seeing his asset impress.
Here are a selection of the Newcastle supporters’ reactions to Mitrovic’s display:
Sincerely hope @NUFC don’t sell Mitro, when he’s playing with confidence he’s as dangerous as they come #NUFC #Mitrovic #CRCvSRB
— Martin Baker (@M_Baker91) June 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/Oli_NUFC99/status/1008329934211878912
Every time Mitrovic touches the ball you can hear Mike Ashley #nufc #CRCSRB pic.twitter.com/Ta9pK78oZp
— …- ..- ? (@stusblues) June 17, 2018
Surely mitrovic is the exact kind of striker rafa has winged about not being able to sign for the past two years, ? #NUFC
— mark brewer (@brewa1) June 17, 2018
Mitrovic could get the golden boot and I’d still support Rafa if he flogged him. Kids a liability and won’t work in a Benitez system unless Ashley allows Rafa to spend money to change style of play. #nufc #mitrovic
— James Butler (@jamesbutler84) June 17, 2018
Hi @NUFC ,
Please don’t sell Mitrovic in the summer.
Cheers ?
— Jordan Riches (@Jordan_Riches) June 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/VLJ1976/status/1008325218937589760
Jeez I want Mitrovic to smash it this world cup and @rafabenitezweb to changehis mind #WorldCupRussia2018 #nufc
— I (@Iainwithtwoiis) June 17, 2018