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Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce has revealed that defender Jamaal Lascelles will remain the club’s captain heading into the 2019/20 campaign.
Bruce has replaced Rafael Benitez at the helm and the former Manchester United centre-back is currently preparing his team for the new season.
There will not be a change when it comes to the captaincy, though, with the Magpies boss confirming that Lascelles would keep hold of the armband.
The centre-back has made 63 Premier League appearances over the last couple of seasons, including 32 during the 2018/19 campaign.
Last season he failed to enhance the glowing reputation he earned following a series of colossal performances in 2017/18, as Fabian Schar stole the limelight at the heart of defence following his move from Deportivo La Coruna.
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Fitness permitting, Lascelles will wear the armband for the club in their Premier League opener against Unai Emery’s Arsenal on August 11.
The Newcastle fans have been out in their numbers offering their views on Bruce’s comments, and it’s fair to say the reaction was a mixed bag.
A selection of the Twitter reaction is available to view below:
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