Newcastle coach Graeme Jones has given his reason why Federico Fernandez has not featured at all for the Toon since taking over interim charge of the club.
Speaking to the Chronicle, the Magpies coach claimed that there was no need for Fernandez to be involved on a Newcastle matchday if the £45k-a-week defender was not starting from the off.
The former Swansea City centre-back has not featured for Newcastle since Jones’ appointment as interim manager. Even with Fernandez wearing the captain’s armband twice this season.
Indeed, some supporters rate Fernandez as the best defender at the club. With fans confused why Ciaran Clark is starting for Newcastle ahead of Fernandez.
With Newcastle failing to keep a clean sheet at all this season, the Magpies have been atrocious at the back in recent months. With supporters hopeful that a centre-back can be brought in in January.
Indeed, with a new manager yet to be decided, it could take some time before a true target is identified. Yet supporters are confused why Fernandez has been dropped by Jones.
Newcastle fans slam Jones for Fernandez treatment
Indeed, Newcastle fans rate the Argentine defender. Moreover, on social media, supporters are not happy with how Jones has dealt with the defender.
Here’s what some Newcastle supporters had to say about Jones’ comments on Fernandez on Twitter…
https://twitter.com/Ross04068129/status/1455109410620116992
https://twitter.com/leemcder/status/1455082190631546883
https://twitter.com/_Chris_NUFC/status/1455085033031602177
https://twitter.com/GeordiePirate9/status/1455164807947165699
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