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Anthony Gordon fires back at Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer, demanding they “need to do better.” The Newcastle United winger faced criticism after being benched for the Champions League clash against Barcelona due to illness. Shearer questioned Gordon's commitment, while Rooney noted the player’s limited fitness. Gordon, who returned for 25 minutes against Barcelona and scored the winner against Chelsea, calls their remarks “complete nonsense.”
“I was in bed for three days, missed training. I thought I was starting,” Gordon explains. He denies refusing to shake hands with Rooney and Shearer, stating he changed alone in a small space. “Saying I didn’t want to play in the biggest game of my career is absolute nonsense.” Gordon asserts their comments reflect “utter stupidity.” The controversy highlights tensions as Newcastle pushes for Premier League success.
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