A selection of Newcastle United fans have been slamming Shola Ameobi for his role as Loan Coordinator following reports by the Chronicle that Elias Sorensen could be recalled.
Sorensen joined League Two side Carlisle United on a one-season loan deal this summer, but has been resigned to one start from a possible 14 in the fourth-tier and has played just 32 minutes in the Cumbrians’ last six league games.
Newcastle Under 23s boss Neil Redfearn has admitted concern at the 20-year-old’s back-up role while out on loan, as the Magpies were keen to see Sorensen play regular minutes.
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“I know I have said on the record in the past that he needs to fight it out, but obviously the idea of him going out on loan is that he plays,” Redfearn said.
“So if he’s on the bench and not coming on, it’s not what we want, it’s not what we need.
“The reports that we are getting back are that he’s working really hard and desperately trying to do the right things to get in so we are getting that, but there is no getting away from the fact he needs to play.”
Newcastle hold an option to recall Sorensen in January, and Redfearn added that the Toon will be reviewing the Denmark youth international’s situation.
Magpies Loan Coordinator Ameobi will decide Sorensen’s uncertain future at Brunton Park come the New Year.
Ameobi was appointed to his position at St. James’ Park this summer as United sought to shake-up the coaching line-up in their academy.
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