Newcastle United travel to Burnley this evening for a crucial clash at the top of the Premier League table, where both sides are looking to maintain their fabulous starts to the season.
Victory for the Magpies this evening will lift them up to sixth, above Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, and fans are optimistic of the months ahead- although this evening’s game at Turf Moor will certainly not be easy given Burnley’s form this season.
The absence of Mikel Merino, who is injured, has certainly caused a stir as the Borussia Dortmund loanee has been the star-man of Rafael Benitez’s side so far but fans on social media have questioned another absence, as they’re keen to see Aleksander Mitrovic play.
Serbian ace Mitrovic failed to make the squad, with Joselu starting up front and scoreless Dwight Gayle on the bench, and fans were quick to vent their frustrations following the selection for tonight’s game- with the striker’s absence really hitting a nerve.
https://twitter.com/Jake1456/status/925075023278301184
No Mitro or Merino pic.twitter.com/j0SMfpLrl9
— Ben Smith (@BenSmith___) October 30, 2017
WHERE'S MERINO… he's injured. WHERE'S MITRO… Rafa can't trust him. Simple as that.
— John Morgan (@theoldestgregg) October 30, 2017
Where's mitro ??????
— (@Lize3161) October 30, 2017
IDK what mitro has to do to start a game here…
— John (@JohnPlant23) October 30, 2017
— Lasse Isdahl (@lasseisd) October 30, 2017
Never one to question Rafa but Diame starting and no mitro in squad is ridiculous. Fail to see how a non scoring striker keeps his place
— Will (@wthwaites9) October 30, 2017
why does mitro never play? i thought gayle was injured yet he's on bench, is mitro that bad?😕
— amie ☽ (@ami3elli0tt) October 30, 2017
