Newcastle's Christian Atsu apologises for Liverpool defeat | OneFootball

Christian Atsu has apologised to his Newcastle team mates and the club’s fans following their defeat to Liverpool at the weekend.

Jetro Willems had given the Magpies a surprise lead early on, only for their advantage to be pegged back before half time.

Atsu was at fault for Liverpool’s second goal and the midfielder has said sorry for his carelessness.

“We were in the game – we scored one – then 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,” he told reporters after the defeat

“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.

“In the first 20 minutes, I thought we were very good. We defended really well. We had a go. We knew it was going to be difficult.

“Like I said, it was very unfortunate that they scored to make it 2-1 from the ball I lost in midfield. Liverpool are very good. When you lose the ball in midfield, they’re going to punish you.”