Former Newcastle United forward Mick Quinn has urged manager Rafael Benitez to drop forward Joselu for this weekend’s trip to Manchester United.
The Spaniard, who joined from Stoke in a £5 million deal during the summer, has been a regular in Benitez’s starting XI this season, however has failed to find the net regularly.
The ex-Real Madrid youngster has found the net only twice in all competitions this season, and now Quinn believes it is time his run in the side came to an end at Old Trafford.
In his column for the Chronicle, the 55-year-old wrote “I would drop Joselu this weekend.
“Joselu has had enough opportunities and he just hasn’t quite added goals to his all-round game yet.”
Despite insisting he be dropped, Quinn also says it is certainly not the end of his Magpies career, and that some time out to re-find his shooting boots could prove good for him.
“I’d take him out of the firing line for a bit, but have him on the bench to bring on because he will be important in holding the ball up and helping Newcastle close out games.”
