Allan Saint-Maximin posts new message to concerned Newcastle United supporters

Allan Saint-Maximin has thanked Newcastle United fans for their messages after he missed the FA Cup defeat at Sheffield Wednesday through illness.

The Frenchman was due to start at Hillsborough, where the Magpies lost 2-1, but did not travel with the squad after feeling unwell on Friday afternoon.

“It was a huge disappointment that he did miss out,” Eddie Howe said after the game. “We felt it would have been an ideal game for him to build his fitness and match time after his hamstring injury.

“Sometimes these things are just meant to be, it happened. Hopefully, he’ll be back soon.”

On Sunday afternoon, Saint-Maximin appeared to be back at United’s training ground by uploading a photo from the gym with the caption: “Thanks to everyone for all your messages, didn’t expected this. I feel much better this morning. The team will be back stronger on Tuesday.”

During the clash against the Owls, Saint-Maximin took to Instagram to silence internet rumours about his absence.

Adding a video of him watching the match on a device to his Instagram story, Saint-Maximin added the words: “Always behind you guys, I will be back very soon”, with the mask and strong arm emojis following it.