Newcastle fans react to Mitrovic fighting club doctors

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 20: Rafael Benitez manager of Newcastle United looks on as Aleksandar Mitrovic of Newcastle United reacts after he is unable to return to the field after head injury during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James' Park on March 20, 2016 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /

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Was great to see Mitrovic trying to get back on the pitch yesterday after being knocked unconscious, most players go off with a bruise
— Inzi (@inzi_ulhaq) March 21, 2016

Modern footballers do not have a great reputation when it comes to the physical side of the game, but Newcastle United striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is a clear expection.

In an age where diving and faking injury is common, the site of a clearly concussed Mitrovic begging to be allowed to play on warmed the hearts of Toon fans all over the world.

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