Benitez should give these 3 Newcastle players a chance against Norwich

Christian Atsu

Photo: Charlotte Wilson

Christian Atsu returned from the African Cup of Nations last week, and came on as a second half substitute in Newcastle’s 1-0 win over Wolves on Saturday.

The Ghanaian international, who helped his country to a fourth place finish in the AFCON, has started only six Championship games for the Magpies this term, although has impressed whenever he’s been on the field.

Alongside 11 substitute appearances, the 25-year-old has scored three goals for Benitez’s men this season, the latest of which coming in their 2-0 win at Wigan on December 14.

A mixture of starts and substitute appearances have taken place since then, but his return to the squad on Saturday will be of a huge boost to Benitez, and Atsu could come in should the Magpies boss decide to change things up at Carrow Road.

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