Allan Saint-Maximin is a “test” and “not easy” to manage – but Steve Bruce says he is worth the effort. The Newcastle coach admits his French winger can be a handful to deal with at times, but is a maverick who “loves football” and knows the European game in incredible detail.
Saint-Maximin has been handed a freer role playing down the middle in recent games and is hoping to grab a winner at Southampton like he did last season.
Bruce has insisted Saint-Maximin wants to play in his new position, despite a couple of quiet games. He said: “He’s always going to be a difficult one to manage.
He’s not like an Almiron or a Callum Wilson – he will test you to the limit. But he’s worth it. “He’s different. He can win you a match, but there’s times
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