Christian Atsu Gets Two Starts In A Row

Published on: 15 December 2018

Newcastle United Winger Christian Atsu stands in good form to secure a second straight start for the Magpies against Huddersfield Town in the Premier League on Saturday (Kick-off 3pm BST).

The Ghanaian youngster last week at the Goodison park against Everton made his first start of game after long period of been used as a substitute.Though he failed to get his name on the score sheet but he was influential to their 2-2 draw.

Rafa Benetiz who are locked on with 13 points and placed 15th is expecting a win this week to boost their confidence in the premiership.

Christian Atsu will once again get into the team sheet of Benitez following DeAndre Yedlin straight red card in United's home defeat to Wolves, Federico Fernàndez, Karl Darlow and Jonjo Shelvey injuries.

Rafa Benitez speaking to Nufc.co.uk revealed that each game is as important however team cohesion is great for all games.

"The squad know that every game is really important for us and especially these kind of games where you are both so close in the table".

" The players know this is one of those and the group are quite good in terms of their approach to matches".

Story Kolog Bonaventure

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