Newcastle United’s Gabriel Obertan is hoping to get a chance to impress against his former club in the Europa League.
United host Bordeaux at the Sports Direct Arena with the French winger hoping to impress at the club where he was first handed a first team opportunity in football.
The 23 year old told the Shields Gazette, “It’s always a weird feeling to play against one of your old teams.
“As for Bordeaux, it has been a long time since I was there. I don’t really know what to expect, but it’ll be great to see the coaches and staff again.
“You have a chance to show the manager what you can do, and it’s not just the young players. It’s also a chance to give game time to all the members of the squad who haven’t been involved in league games.
“I want to play as much as I can, be efficient in my play, score goals and give assists.”