Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin clears up his injury situation

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Newcastle United fans need not worry about winger Allan Saint-Maximin, who has offered reassurance over his condition after the weekend win over Manchester United.

Some had spotted the £16.5 million signing looking in some discomfort at half-time.

The player was withdrawn on 83 minutes and replaced by Christian Atsu, and some have been worried about Saint-Maximin give the fact he struggled with injuries earlier in the season.

But the 22-year-old has allayed those fears.

He told The Chronicle: “I had a little bit of pain when I jumped, at half-time I needed a massage. I was stronger in the second half.

“I wanted to come back out there. I had pain but I knew I could get through and have a good recovery in the break.

“You can’t run around all the time and not get injured. Sometimes it happens but you have to keep working.

“You have to come back stronger. It’s what I do. Now I have two weeks to recovery before a big game against Chelsea.”

TBR’s view

Newcastle fans have quickly taken to Saint-Maximin, who looks like he’s very capable of getting a crowd on its feet.

It’ll be music to their ears that the French star is feeling good, and they’ll be hoping to see him perhaps get off the mark with a goal against Chelsea after the international break.

His direct dribbling and speed are going to make him a nightmare for some defenders to thwart, and it’ll be important for him to get on the ball as often as possible for the Toon Army.