While there are no Newcastle games for the rest of the month, Toon players are still tasting defeat on international duty.
The Republic of Ireland kicked off their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign on Wednesday night, suffering a 3-2 defeat to Serbia.
Ciaran Clark started in defence, but yet again saw three goals go against him just like they did at Brighton.
Despite being so reliable this season, Clark was particularly poor at the Amex. His tame attempt to stop Leandro Trossard cutting in on his right foot gave Brighton the lead late in the first half.
Trossard’s goal came moments after Jeff Hendrick’s arrival off the bench, another Magpie who suffered defeat in Serbia.
Just like he did on Saturday, Hendrick started on the bench. However, he did come on for the last half hour. Interestingly, Ireland weren’t losing until he came on…
Not only did two Newcastle players lose in Belgrade, but they lost courtesy of a brace from a former Toon player.
Aleksandar Mitrovic won the game for Serbia, with his second half brace turning the game around.
Not only is Mitrovic a former Newcastle player, but he’s currently at Fulham.
Even when the Premier League is taking a break, Fulham are getting one over on us.
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