A lot of Newcastle United fans have responded to Nabil Bentaleb’s post after he made his Premier League debut for the Toon in their 0-0 draw with Norwich City.
This was Bentaleb’s second match for his new club, which have both ended 0-0.
Have you been impressed with Bentaleb for Newcastle so far?
Yes, looks a good addition
No, looks off the pace
The former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder has joined Newcastle till the end of the season on a loan from FC Schalke with an option to buy.
Though he has not done anything spectacular, he has looked solid in both matches, and these Toon fans are excited to see what he can do when he gets to full match fitness.
Tough game no the result we wanted but we keep on fighting , let’s recover and give it all on Tuesday ?@NUFC? pic.twitter.com/S0ineCqi7N
— Nabil Bentaleb (@nabilbentaleb42) February 1, 2020
Solid professional performance today Nabil you look to be settling in well we must do better than we did today but we will and we can.
— Mac (@Toonymctoonface) February 1, 2020
Thought u had a decent game. Used the ball well enough ?
— IRD (@IanRickyD) February 1, 2020
Class
— Matthew Hall (@matthewhall_18) February 1, 2020
Played well mate! Looking forward see you in full flow.
— Highland Geordie (@NUFC_Oscar86_) February 1, 2020
Well played king
— Nathan (@_Muzzaa7) February 1, 2020
Good game today Nabil, your booking was very harsh
— Mick O’ Hagan (@mickohagan47) February 1, 2020
You played well today and it was good to see you giving the other lads instructions and showing a bit of midfield leadership ??????
— PeterRiley77 (@Riley77Peter) February 1, 2020
Welcome to football hell
— Martie Q (@Malaga_Mag) February 2, 2020
What do we think?
The 25-year-old is looking to revitalise his career after he was frozen out by Schalke, and a move to Tyneside should be the perfect opportunity to do that.
With Jonjo Shelvey’s injury, Bentaleb will be given plenty of game time.
On Saturday, Bentaleb received a 7.27 rating from WhoScored and a six rating from the Evening Chronicle.
So, this performance is something for him to build on.