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title: "Newcastle United: Fans react to potential decision to play Christian Atsu against Burnley"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-fans-react-to-potential-decision-to-play-christian-atsu-against-burnley/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Newcastle United"
published: "2019-12-13T16:50:43Z"
modified: "2019-12-13T16:50:43Z"
---

# Newcastle United: Fans react to potential decision to play Christian Atsu against Burnley

**Following the news that Allan Saint-Maximin will miss the remainder of the month and beyond with a [hamstring injury,](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/11883940/allan-saint-maximin-newcastle-winger-ruled-out-for-a-month-with-hamstring-injury) Newcastle United supporters have been pondering who they will play in his stead – with the likely option dissatisfying a few fans in the build-up to a challenging away trip to Burnley.**

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The Magpies travel to Turf Moor on Saturday in a bid to continue their fine run of form that has lifted them to [10th in the Premier League table](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/table) – with an impressive draw at home to [Manchester City](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f2isGjUr9k) capped off by crucial victories at the expense of [Sheffield United and Southampton.](https://www.nufc.co.uk/matches/first-team/)

However, following news that their player will be out for the next month, manager Steve Bruce and supporters have had to ponder a crucial decision over how they replace his influence.

The most likely answer, it appears, would be to play Christian Atsu in his place – with some fans praying that doesn’t happen and Bruce instead opts for another approach.

Here’s what they had to say on Twitter.

> Atsu is poor and offers very little, imo he’s quite lazy
>
> — Chris Cossey (@Cosseycj) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/Cosseycj/status/1205084648839241728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Let me give you a hint. Atsu is basically our only choice.
>
> — Barrsky85LIVE (@Barrsky85LIVE) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/Barrsky85LIVE/status/1205069618517291008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> It’ll be Atsu. I’d put cash on it.
>
> — chris (@chriskap0w) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/chriskap0w/status/1205184933154709504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> All depends how bold Bruce is willing to be. If he thinks atsu is the answer we will be lucky to get a draw. If he changes the style and formation and makes a change that doesn’t involve atsu we should take the points
>
> — Mr Henry 🇩🇲 (@HENRYD8TH) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/HENRYD8TH/status/1205199708777529345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> It’s obvious the coach hasn’t got a clue how to use joelinton so I’m expecting atsu in as the only change. It will stay that way until they get beat. He’s found a formula & wont be toying with it anytime soon.
>
> — vic bates (@victorbates) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/victorbates/status/1205250363433062412?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I fully expect to see the exact same team sheet just with atsu instead of ASM
>
> — Twizard ✖⚪ (@NUFC\_Twizard) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/NUFC_Twizard/status/1205210010592141315?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)