Allan Saint-Maximin’s role in the Newcastle team will continue to divide people, according to former Magpies defender John Anderson.
Speaking on ` Radio Newcastle’s Total Sport Newcastle United podcast, Anderson said the French forward’s talent is undeniable but he faces a battle to get into Eddie Howe’s first choice XI.
“We all know the quality he has,” Anderson said. “He can dig you out of holes and you saw it against Manchester City and then Wolves when he had a very quiet game.
“But to become a key player again, he has to get back into the team first. They took his injury really well and the structure is there for all to see.
“It’s interesting and one that will divide people, I’m sure.”
` Radio Newcastle commentator Matthew Raisbeck agreed, saying other players jumped up during Saint-Maximin’s injury.
“You’re more than just Saint-Maximin these days,” Raisbeck said. “You get goals from other sources, notably from Miguel Almiron, Callum Wilson and Bruno Guimaraes.
“But I think it’s really exciting for Newcastle to go into the second half of the season with him and Alexander Isak both coming back from injury.”
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