Sports News of Thursday, 21 March 2019Source: Graphic.com.ghBenitez single out Atsu for praiseAtsu has not been part Benitez’s starting XI since the arrival of Miguel AlmironNewcastle manager, Rafa Benitez, has praised winger, Christian Atsu, for his exceptional performance during their game against Bournemouth. Atsu has not been part Benitez’s starting XI since the arrival of £16million Paraguayan, Miguel Almiron, was drafted from Atlanta United in January. Atsu was on the bench, but he came on and was quite good, and gave an impact to the team," Benitez replied when asked whether Almiron had helped transform the United side. "But Atsu is different to Almiron; Almiron has more pace over long distances, and he can make these sprints and run in behind the defenders to make more space for others. If you take Almiron out and you put Muto, or you put Atsu, then still the team was doing well.

Source: GhanaWeb March 21, 2019 18:00 UTC