Newcastle United’s return to the Champions League after a 21-year absence has been one of the most anticipated stories of the soccer season. As Group F in UEFA Champions League gears up for a showdown between Saudi-owned Newcastle United and the formidable Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the excitement is palpable. The Magpies, under the guidance of Eddie Howe, have made significant progress in recent months, and they are now ready to test themselves against the best in Europe.

Howe recently stated that they’re not going to make it easy for PSG, when they visit St. James Park for the clash. Adding to that, now, the Magpies skipper has also given a candid response when asked if he will swap shirts with Kylian Mbappe after the game.

The Magpies skipper on a jersey-swap with Kylian Mbappe

As the clash with PSG draws nearer, all eyes are on the iconic players who will grace the field, including the sensational Kylian Mbappe. But, amidst the buzz surrounding this clash, it’s the candid response of Newcastle United’s 29-year-old captain Jamaal Lascelles that’s stealing the spotlight. As reported by Chronicle Live, speaking ahead of the match, when Lascelles was asked about the possibility of swapping shirts with Kylian Mbappe, he had the most perfect and professional reply.

“If he (Mbappe) asks me? Yeah, when we get to the tunnel but on the pitch, it’s just business,” Jamaal Lascelles replied.

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Lascelles’ comments are a reflection of his professionalism and his focus on the task at hand. He knows that Newcastle cannot afford to be distracted by the presence of world-class players like Mbappe, and he is determined to ensure that his team is fully focused on getting a positive result.

Lascelles knows he could be about to face the “best player in the world”, as he warned Magpies that they must take care of business on the field. He said, “Kylian Mbappe is probably the best player in the world. We just need to be professional and that’s what we are. It’s just about getting the job done.”

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For the Magpies, it’s a chance to prove that they belong among Europe’s elite once again, while PSG seeks to solidify their status as a soccer powerhouse. The stage is set, the players are ready, and on the pitch, it’s just business.

Newcastle United’s Champions League ambitions

Newcastle’s return to the Champions League after a stellar Premier League season last term has stirred excitement among fans. Under the stewardship of their new boss, Eddie Howe, the team is brimming with motivation and determination.

Howe himself has made it clear that they won’t be rolling out any welcome mats for the star-studded PSG squad at St. James’ Park. The Magpies have a strong squad with a good mix of experience and youth, and they believe that they have what it takes to succeed on the biggest stage.

Newcastle’s ambitions for the Champions League are clear. They want to reach the knockout stages and compete with the best teams in the world. The comments from their head coach Eddie Howe and captain Jamaal Lascelles serve as a testament to this fact.

Newcastle’s fans will be hoping that their team can make a deep run in the Champions League this season. It would be a dream come true for the Magpies to reach the latter stages of the competition. With Kylian Mbappe in hot form for PSG, it will be a contest worth watching.

Newcastle United will face Paris Saint Germain on Wednesday, 4th October at St. James Park, Newcastle for the Champions League Group F match.

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