His tracksuit was in the wash
The opening day of the season and you really want to make an impression. Get a tackle in early and show the fans that you mean business.
That, you would think, would be only applicable to the action on the pitch.
But for one Newcastle player today ahead of their clash with Southampton, it seems that cutting quite a dash off the field is also important.
Chancel Mbemba is set to make his debut for Newcastle at St James' Park, and it's clear that he's not just your ordinary footballer who's happy in his tracksuit and Beats headphones.
https://twitter.com/Scottwilsonecho/status/630337693973630976
The outfit clearly impressed Steve McClaren as the player has been selected at centre-half for the game.
The gauntlet has been laid down.
Christian Benteke, what you got?
