Rolando Aarons impressed for Newcastle United on Friday night.
Newcastle United beat Hearts 2-1 in a pre-season friendly at Tynecastle last night, but fans of the North East club seem more excited about one player than they do about the result.
Rolando Aarons was given a start by manager Rafael Benitez in what was the 21-year-old’s first outing for Newcastle in 11 months due to injury.
And he took the chance with both hands.
The youngster, who was subbed at half time, was a constant threat to Hearts during his 45-minute spell and hit the crossbar twice – the second of which was most unlucky, after a sublime chipped grazed the woodwork in what would’ve been a fine goal.
And Newcastle fans were left raving about him on Twitter following his performance.
Aarons is undeniably a fine talent, and has been for some time now, but given that he was out of action for a year, Benitez will try ease him back into the fold.
He does not need unnecessary expectation to potentially hinder his development, but the Spaniard is an excellent man-manager and should handle the situation with the utmost care.
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