By Charlotte Cohen

26th Oct, 2023 | 2:54pm

'Don't get me started' - Newcastle United fans react to Jamal Lascelles' display in 1-0 defeat to Dortmund

Newcastle United fans are divided over the future of Jamal Lascelles in the starting XI after his performance in the team’s 1-0 Champions League defeat against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night (25 October).

Lascelles was in the starting lineup for the sixth time this season and has been filling in for the injured Sven Botman.

The 29-year-old captained the side for the 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund, three weeks after their 4-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in their previous Champions League game.

The centre-back’s current contract runs until June 2024 after he joined in August 2014 and had been a staple member of the side before Botman’s arrival last summer.

The 23-year-old is currently sidelined with a knee in jury but is expected to return for the away trip to Dortmund at the start of November.

Some fans are desperate to see Botman back in the side in place of Lascelles, whilst others were impressed with the captain filling in on Wednesday night.

One fan suggested Newcastle don’t deserve to be competing in the Champions League with a player like Lascelles at the back.

Another supporter was worried about Botman’s offerings going forward and is desperate for Botman to be back fit.

Another was relieved by the thought that Botman will be back for the next Champions League outing.

Another suggested Lascelles is not good enough to be in the current Newcastle team.

But some fans were pleased with how Lascelles stepped up to the mark in Botman’s absence.

One fan thought the defender didn’t put a foot wrong on Wednesday.

Another suggested Lascelles was the Magpies’ best player.

Another insisted Lascelles deserved a lot of credit for his performance last night and in recent weeks.

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