The’superb’ £13 million star must now be rested for Sunday’s debut of the 19-year-old, according to Eddie Howe.
The’superb’ £13 million star must now be rested for Sunday’s debut of the 19-year-old, according to Eddie Howe.
Even though Newcastle United is still recovering from their Champions League loss, they return to Premier League play on Sunday when Sheffield United visits St. James’ Park.
Sunday’s visit from Premier League newcomers Sheffield United feels like the ideal opportunity for Eddie Howe to rest a few players for Newcastle after a taxing period away in Milan.
Dan Burn is one player that should absolutely get some rest. On Tuesday night, he played admirably against AC Milan, but there were times when his pace was completely gone.
Burn is good, but his lack of speed is becoming a problem.
It has occurred a few times.
With Sheffield United still trying to get to grips with the Premier League surely Sunday is the perfect time to hand 18-year-old Lewis Hall his Newcastle debut.
Hall could really help Newcastle get at Sheffield United on Sunday
Hall has bags of pace and is very handy going forward too. That kind of energy and skill would be perfect for carving open a Sheffield United defence that could lack confidence.
I love Dan Burn and he has been ‘superb‘ for Newcastle as Andy Hinchcliffe alluded to, but some games call for a different skill-set to the one Burn possesses.
Matt Targett is probably more likely to be selected by Howe should he decide to rest Burn, but Newcastle fans are dying to see young Hall make his Newcastle bow after seeing what he’s capable of last season for Chelsea.
