Guest taps01 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/9259572.Magpies_debutant_s_international_dilemma/ PROMISING midfielder Mehdi Abeid looks likely to make his first start for Newcastle United tonight. But the 19-year-old, who moved to Tyneside from Lens in the summer, is also facing a dilemma over his international future. He has dual nationality and has been called by Algeria to see if he will help them to qualify for next year's Olympics. Having already represented France at youth level, Abeid is in two minds over which country to commit to ahead of the eight-team African qualification tournament which takes place between November 26 to December 10. "Algeria have to name their team for the Olympic qualifiers and they have called me," he said. "France under-20s also want me to play for them so I don't know, I have to make a choice. "It is a big ambition to play in the Olympics - that is in my head. But I don't know, I have to make a choice. In the next week I will make my choice - if I decide to play for Algeria I will tell them." Zinedine Zidane, the former world player of the year, is the most famous Algerian to have pledged his allegiance to France. And, ahead of his Newcastle debut at Nottingham Forest tonight, Abeid is faced with a similar situation to that faced by Zidane in his teenage years. "It is a difficult choice. I live in France and I want to represent the French too but Algeria is my country, it is where I am from so I really don't know. It's very difficult," he said. "Zidane was a hero. His choice was France and he was a really, really good footballer. Zidane could have played for Algeria too, but did not manage to take him. He progressed very, very well and became one of the best French players ever Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 He'll boss it tonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Unexpected bonus that Mehdi is going to feature tonight. Fair play Pards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Great bonus Hope he puts in a good performance and can push his way into contention for the rest of the season. Think it's a fantastic sign that he's already pushing for a first team spot tbf, League Cup or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Great news. Really looking forward to seeing him play after his few cameo's in pre season. Would love to see him get a goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hope he turns out to be an extremely good player for us, even in the short term. Smith and Guthrie knocked back another step if he does Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 He'll be top notch tonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 isnt he out injured? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Love this kid. Of the new breed; Ferguson, Vuckic, Sammy, I think Mehdi is my favourite. Think he's going to be a quality player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Number 9 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I don't have any knowledge of his game whatsoever so I can't comment on that, but I really like his attitude and hope he does well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliassenfredrik Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 isnt he out injured? Playing with injury? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 He's the future of football. Looks like he could be such an accomplished footballer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Good news that he's playing tonight. Hope he chooses France, no bloody ACON. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Excellent news. Do we know what the score is with Gosling? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Excellent news. Do we know what the score is with Gosling? 0-1 at a guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Fantastic news that Hope the lad does well tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 On Facebook... Mehdi Abeid likes Mehdi Abeid. Aww. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Excellent news. Do we know what the score is with Gosling? Hammy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Abeid and Ben Arfa to play, and I we won´t be able to see it? http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/12/16/129054682820413062.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Good news Hope he makes a positive impression. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Good news Hope he makes a positive impression. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Abeid and Ben Arfa to play, and I we won´t be able to see it? http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/12/16/129054682820413062.jpg This is how I feel I'm more excited to see the reserve line up than the real thing tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Really glad he'll be out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Wish this was on TV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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