Benitez should give these 3 Newcastle players a chance against Preston

Achraf Lazaar

Achraf Lazaar is not the most recognisable name from Newcastle’s summer investment, but he cost the club £3 million in the transfer window.

What they’ve got for their money so far though is very little.

The Moroccan has started just one game for the Magpies this season, their 2-0 win over Wolves in the previous round of the EFLCup.

However, currently the second choice left-back behind Paul Dummett, Lazaar needs minutes on the pitch to prove to Benitez that he is good enough to compete with Dummett for the regular first team spot.

He deserves a chance to do just that on Tuesday.