The Magpies forward responded to social media trolls by insisting he still has a "long way to go" to reach the Senegal star's level

Steve Bruce’s side are already looking anxiously over their shoulder in a basement battle, and will now be without two key forwards

Having seen the effects of the virus on his own playing squad and staff, the Magpies' boss believes the only argument for playing is financial

The French winger has insisted that he is in a good place physically and mentally despite having recently been laid low with coronavirus

The 23-year-old has had a big impact at St James' Park and has been rewarded with a bumper deal