Newcastle ace Ayoze Perez plays down training ground punch-up between Jamaal Lascelles and Mohamed Diame
Ayoze refused to deny claims that a training ground bust-up between Lascelles and Diame took place
Newcastle star Ayoze Perez has played down the training ground punch-up between Jamaal Lascelles and Mo Diame.
Perez refused to deny the claims of a bust-up between the Magpies' skipper and Diame.
The Spanish striker told Sky Sports: "Well, I am not going to comment about that.
"It is something that happens in every English team.
"We have a great dressing room and a great spirit. It's nothing important.
"We have a lot of desire to improve and we have a lot of commitment."
On Friday, it was reported in the press that Jonjo Shelvey fractured his hand as he attempted to break up the dispute.
The former Liverpool midfielder jumped in when Lascelles and Diame started trading punches at the club’s Darsley Park centre.
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Lascelles repeatedly called Diame “lazy” as the club attempted to keep players motivated during the two-week international window.
Diame responded with an insult and the pair then started to confront each other.
The incident comes shortly before it was announced Lascelles had signed a new six-year contract.
The defender, 23, has penned fresh terms to keep him at St James’ Park until 2023.
