Lascelles feels team spirit has contributed to the side currently sitting top of the Championship.
Aston Villa’s Jonathan Kodjia in action with Newcastle’s Jamaal Lascelles
Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles has said the attitude in the squad is exactly what the club needs, the Chronicle reports.
The Magpies have started off the season pretty well and went top of the Championship for the first time this season following Tuesday’s 2-0 win over Barnsley at Oakwell.
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Lascelles has said the chemistry among the players is ‘completely different’ to that of last season which saw the club lose its top flight status.
There is a big squad at Newcastle but Lascelles suggests that everyone is doing their share to help the side return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
He’s quoted in the Chronicle, saying: “The gaffer’s got a hard team to choose from. We’ve got a massive squad in terms of depth and talent. The ones on the bench are itching to get on. Credit to them, they’ve not spat their dummies out. They’re going to stick with us and congratulate us.
Newcastle United’s Jamaal Lascelles (R) celebrates with teammates after he scored his sides first goal
“That sort of attitude and mentality will tick us over. It’s exactly what we needed.
“I’ve never been involved in anything like this (before). Last season was a bit up and down. This season’s completely different.”
It’s a big positive that everyone seems to be singing from the same hymn sheet at Newcastle. There is no unrest and despite some players not playing as much as they would possibly like to, the team is coming first. So long as the team continues to perform strongly then players will be happier with their role – even if it’s bigger or smaller than some of their teammates.
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