NUFC fans furious following the latest news on Islam Slimani
January loan signing Islam Slimani is yet to kick a ball Newcastle United, however Algeria have called the striker up to their squad for the upcoming international break next week - a move that has left a few NUFC fans incensed.
The Chronicle have admitted that Slimani could yet withdraw due to his ongoing thigh injury, however his involvement could be set to cause a club vs country row - especially if he returned having aggravated the injury.
As we know, he's yet to make a single matchday squad since completing a deadline day loan move from Leicester and and has been pencilled in for a return to action in our next game at home to Huddersfield on March 31st.
It's not yet known if he'll feature in the pre-season friendly against Royal Antwerp on Sunday, but it's little surprise to see NUFC fans annoyed at the idea of him playing for his country before his club.
Algeria play Tanzania next Thursday (March 22nd) and Iran on Tuesday March 27th, so whilst any involvement would suggest he is on the road to recovery, it could also set him back.
Here's some reactions to the news from NUFC fans:
https://twitter.com/mquinnNUFC/status/973974242676166657
https://twitter.com/geordieexile/status/973967879375695872
https://twitter.com/jazadal/status/973968382419709953
https://twitter.com/ChrisMc1892/status/973966567393329152
A few have suggested that it's a good sign, believing it shows that he's nearing full fitness, however the general consensus are understandably frustrated and wary of him making the injury worse.
It will be interesting to see what Rafa has to say about it all..
