Allan Saint-Maximin believes increased attention from Premier League defenders has contributed to his dip in form at Newcastle United. The Magpies' talisman has already registered his best goal return in black-and-white this season, but has struggled with his own consistency in recent weeks.
Saint-Maximin recently took to social media to address his critics, insisting 'people forget quickly'. The forward has regularly been one of Newcastle's most impressive performers since his arrival from Nice in the summer of 2019.
Injury and illness saw Saint-Maximin drop out of the starting eleven for five matches from February, and the 25-year-old has not registered a goal or assist since January. Recent reports suggested Newcastle would be open to a sale this summer, a rumour which Eddie Howe has since emphatically denied.
