Steve Bruce has denied any type of fallout with Allan Saint-Maximin in the build-up to Newcastle United’s FA Cup clash with West Bromwich Albion.
The Magpies winger started the game at the Hawthorns after only be used as a substitute in the 0-0 draw with Burnley.
Bruce claimed on Saturday that it was Saint-Maximin that had complained of “soreness” in his leg.
But the winger started the game, and Bruce answered questions on the claims of a fallout before the game.
He said; “The facts are Allan has twice done his hamstring since he’s been at the club. He wasn’t great with it, didn’t train on Sunday.
“He trained on Monday.
“ All of the nonsense we have to read about is total nonsense.”
Saint-Maximin has been linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers in the last two weeks.
