John Barnes has suggested that Allan Saint-Maximin's 'maverick' style doesn't suit Newcastle United under Eddie Howe.
Saint-Maximin was arguably Newcastle's most important player during their struggles under Steve Bruce, but has fallen down the pecking order at St James' Park in recent months.
The Frenchman scored once and registered two assists in his opening four league appearances, before two separate muscle injuries saw him miss the best part of two months.