A group of Newcastle United supporters have been discussing a recent tweet from Allan Saint-Maximin. The 23-year-old arrived in the North East from Nice in the summer in a deal reportedly worth £16.2m (via Transfermarkt.co.uk) and the ‘entertaining’ attacker has already become a fan favourite at St. James’ Park.
He recently shared a thread of videos of him training at home as the United Kingdom adheres to the government’s lockdown measures in order to combat the public health crisis. Here is how some of the club’s supporters have responded.
Allan please never leave us
— Dell ? (@agbnufc) April 28, 2020
Think you need a reward after that mate. May I suggest some #CANS?
— Geordie_Down_Under85 (@GeordieInOz85) April 28, 2020
to build a team around @asaintmaximin …, wonder who would be his top 3 players to add. Can’t ask now because i don’t want to jinx the whole thing. His ‘determination’ needs to be matched with greatness. @MDembele_10 would be a great addition to help @asaintmaximin
— La Gazza Ladra (@_LaGazzaLadra) April 28, 2020
Allan you’re massive
— Mitchell (@MitchellB_NUFC) April 28, 2020
Is Saint-Maximin currently your favourite player?
Yes
No
You’re unbelievable Allan?
— Simon Robson (@SimonRo05864572) April 28, 2020
Canny gear you have there lad. Keep that effort up, takeover coming!
— Simon (@SimonHo91784269) April 28, 2020
What do we think?
It’s clear from the above responses that the fans adore Saint-Maximin and were pleased to see him maintaining his fitness levels at home. The Frenchman has been in Steve Bruce’s starting lineup in the Premier League this season 52% of the time (via Transfermarkt.co.uk) despite having struggled with hamstring and thigh injuries since his arrival, which have seen him miss 14 games. His average performance rating stands at 7.18/10 according to WhoScored.com, which suggests the club made the right decision bringing him to the Toon.