Don't Read Too Much Into Marveaux Start

Last updated : 23 August 2012 By Footy Mad - Editor

The Frenchman is in line to start for Newcastle United in the Europa League tonight but much has been made of his absence from the squad in the 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Marveaux’s absence was for private reasons and speculation that there had been a row between the ex-Rennes man and club officials has not been confired.

Alan Pardew: “He’s an important player.

“Marveaux’s going to play, Obertan’s going to play.

“These are players who are going to contribute in the first team.

“Sometimes it’s easier when you’ve got nine first-team players around you, but tonight that’s not going to happen.

“They’ve got to excel this evening.”