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Ex-Newcastle star Saint-Maximin’s rainbow flick goes horribly wrong as fans say ‘it’s like something I tried at school’


ALLAN SAINT-MAXIMIN had a moment to forget after seeing a rainbow flick attempt go horribly wrong.

Saint-Maximin was often the source of excitement at St. James’ Park owing to his displays of outrageous skill.

Allan Saint-Maximin reminded fans of his expressive playstyleCredit: Getty
Saint-Maximin attempted a rainbow flick while up against two defendersCredit: SSC Sports via X formerly Twitter
He put the ball between his legs before trying to put it over his markers headsCredit: SSC Sports via X formerly Twitter
But the play failed to come off with the ball instead squirming behindCredit: SSC Sports via X formerly Twitter

However, this did not come without its frustration’s, as fans were reminded at Al-Ahli.

The Saudi Pro League outfit were facing off with Chinese Super League side Wuhan Three Towns on Saturday when he made the blunder.

Saint-Maximin, 26, was facing down against two defender when he attempted an outrageous rainbow flick to fool his markers.

However, the Frenchman ended up being left red-faced as the ball flicked up behind him as he attempted to weave past his markers.

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Reacting to the embarrassing gaffe, one social media user said: “Man thought he was Jay Jay Okocha.”

A second said: “No way he wanted to pull up a Neymar skill 😭.”

A third said: “Looks like something I tried back in school 🤣.”

Luckily Al-Ahli ran out 3-1 winners to spare the wingers blushes.

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But it was not the only time Saint-Maximin has tried and failed to make the skill come off.

In a friendly against Egyptian side Zamalek, second half substitute Saint-Maximin once again put the ball between his legs and jumped in the air.

After landing he then leapt in the air again but lost the ball as he was challenged by a defender before the ball was walloped clear.

A fan said: “Loved him but if he’d done that in the Premier league I would have loved him a lot less.”

A second said: “Never seen a man be so bored 🤣.”

However, his team-mates were not able to cover the gaffe after a 3-0 loss.

Saint-Maximin sealed a £40million transfer to the Middle East in the summer.

Since joining he has scored three goals and added eight assists in the SPL.

Meanwhile, reports suggest Newcastle have made an approach to sign Aston Villa star Jacob Ramsey, though Eddie Howe has labelled this “incorrect”.

Saint-Maximin tried a similar trick in his next gameCredit: SSC Sports via X formerly Twitter
He twice leaped off the floor to try and pull the skill offCredit: SSC Sports via X formerly Twitter
The winger was once again being marked by two defendersCredit: SSC Sports via X formerly Twitter
But he lost the ball again before the ball was cleared awayCredit: SSC Sports via X formerly Twitter


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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