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title: "Atsu apologies for Liverpool error – should he be dropped?"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2019/09/17/atsu-apologies-for-liverpool-error-should-he-be-dropped/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Daniel Emery"
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published: "2019-09-17T06:00:16Z"
modified: "2019-09-17T06:00:16Z"
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# Atsu apologies for Liverpool error – should he be dropped?

Newcastle winger Christian Atsu has publicly apologised for his error leading to Liverpool’s second goal at Anfield on Saturday.

Atsu attempted a Cruyff turn in the middle of the park and was dispossessed, with Sadio Mane then scoring from Liverpool’s attack, putting them 2-1 up on the day.

[Speaking to The Chronicle](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-news-transfers-live-16923076), Atsu said this:

> It was unfortunate that I gave the ball away. The second goal was very crucial in this game. I can only apologise to the players and also the fans.

> They’re a top team. We knew that. Against these teams, when you make a mistake, you’re going to get punished. They scored from our mistakes, and we have to take the positives out of this and focus on the next game.

### READ NEWCASTLE VERDICT

![Jan Kruger/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2019/09/1174614423.jpg)

Should Atsu be dropped after his poor performance at Anfield?

No. Atsu is Newcastle’s only available senior winger due to Allan Saint-Maximin’s injury and will be crucial against Brighton in getting the side up the pitch and creating chances on the counter-attack.

Atsu just needs to learn from his error and pick and choose the best moments to try skills – not in central midfield against a side as good as Liverpool, for example.

There is no doubting that Atsu has ability on the ball, but he needs to start showing it on a consistent basis if he wants to nail down his place in the side under Steve Bruce.