Sports News of Monday, 1 April 2019Source: Ghanaguardian.comNewcastle boss Benitez insists out-of-favor Christian Atsu remains part of his plansAtsu was a key player for the Magpies in the first half of the seasonSpanish manager Rafa Benitez has told Christian Atsu he still remains a key part of his Newcastle plans. The Ghanaian international has been over-looked since the arrival of Miguel Almiron from Atlanta United in the January transfer window. The Paraguay international who signed for a club-record £20 million ($26m) has been an instant hit at the St. James Park. Atsu who was a key player for the Magpies in the first half of the season has since had to settle for a bench role. But Benitez insists he still values the Ghanaian winger: “You talk about (Salomon) Rondon, (Ayoze) Perez and Almiron and they play well together but I want to be fair with Christian Atsu because he was doing well.

Source: GhanaWeb April 01, 2019 15:56 UTC