Joelinton is recalled by Steve Bruce at Man United – and Newcastle United fans are far from convinced by the Brazilian's selection

Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce recalled striker Joelinton to his Magpies starting XI for the trip to Old Trafford this evening – and it’s fair to say fans aren’t all that happy with the news.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Joelinton of Newcastle United looks dejected following their side's defeat in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around England remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Joelinton of Newcastle United looks dejected following their side's defeat in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around England remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Joelinton of Newcastle United looks dejected following their side's defeat in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around England remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Here’s how #NUFC Twitter reacted to the news…

@Stezza_Dozza – “5 or 6 nowt to Man U tonight. No doubt Bruno will have top game, Rashford hat-trick and Shelvey won’t put a tackle or a defensive run in. Written in the stars.”

@Nicolam1980 – “The less said about that line up the better.”

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@Colin_Wright_ – “Man U back 4 struggled against quick crosses from Southampton other night, we need to do same we’ve got wingers... only thing is there’ll be no one in box.”

@LeonOsman17 – “Joelinton being unable to make a decent run into a dangerous area and Shelvey lumbering about the pitch not tracking his man makes me not want to watch this game. Relying on players like this to keep us up is the reason we will go down.”

@ToonArmy_4ever – “So we’re starting off down to 9.5 men with Krath at RB & Joe at CF.”

@Lee__1892 – “Really think Dubravka should be starting for us now. Always start your best players if available.”

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@neil_themagpie – “Not saying this is the best team in the world but it shouldn't be 3 points above relegation either. It’s a decent team. Only with a decent manager though.”

@alocalradgie – “Joe Linton man, dear me. #NUFC rather play with 10.”

@JxrdanT97 – “Joelinton about to show the world how to go missing On a football pitch yet again!”