'Big chance for Joelinton' – Newcastle United fans react to Steve Bruce's Carabao Cup XI

Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce promised changes to his Newcastle United XI for the Carabao Cup – and he stayed true to his word.

By Liam Kennedy

Published 15th Sep 2020, 18:40 BST- 1 min read

Newcastle United's English head coach Steve Bruce controls the ball on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north-east England on July 15, 2020.

Here’s how #NUFC reacted to the news on Twitter ahead of tonight’s second round tie against Blackburn Rovers at St James’ Park.

@nufcsanjay – “It's also a big opportunity for Joelinton to get a goal and a bit of confidence back. Hopefully we see a good debut from Fraser too, he'll be massive for us this season. Chance for Barlaser to show what he's capable of as well, he looked great in pre season.”

@LM_0200 LM – “Would've liked to see Murphy and Matty start tbh, would've been a stronger team.”

@Tampers86 – “How come we‘ve had such a good window yet still have no defenders or strikers.”

@Magpie24_7 – “Time to show what you can do Dan Barlaser! Big chance for him tonight (v Blackburn).”