Remy Cabella acknowledges that he has to offer more to the Newcastle United cause if he is to become a regular first teamer. The 24-year-old midfielder moved to St James' Park over the summer following a protracted chase.
Cabella told L'Equipe: "Not being in the starting XI against Tottenham and for three matches now was not a sanction. It was logical. "The manager played me in the starting XI during the first two months and I didn't score or assist.
"Putting me on the bench and not even playing at Swansea hit my pride. But I didn't give up, I worked even harder.
"He (Pardew) trusted me to play the second half against Tottenham. I got my first assist, which is good for trust.
"Alan Pardew has spoken to me a lot. He has made things clear. He tells me when I am on the bench if things are good or not.
"He wants me to be decisive and score goals. I haven't done that so far. That's why I haven't been playing a lot.
"Now I am only thinking about scoring. But I don't feel any pressure, that would be pointless. I am just here to play football.
"I am having so much fun in England. It is a new challenge in a new league, so of course I need some time to adapt.
"I was surprised by the pace and intensity. You have to adapt, it is all new. That is only logical."
