France midfielder has looked below his best so far this season and admits he's not at full pelt just yet – but expects to cope with 60-game campaign!
Yohan Cabaye has admitted that post-Euro 2012 fatigue has affected his form – but insists Newcastle can cope with a gruelling 60-game season.
The France midfielder says he has not matched last season’s top performances after 11 consecutive months of football have left him exhausted.
Cabaye will lead the Toon midfield tonight against Everton before they jet to Madeira to face Maritimo on Thursday night for the first of six Europa League group games.
He said: “This is going to be a long season with more games, but we will be ready for the demands.
“It is true that it was hard straight after the Euros.
“I had four weeks holiday and it is the first time in my career I have had to come back to my club after a big international competition.
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