Ahead of Newcastle United’s Premier League clash against West Ham United, the Magpies boss Rafael Benitez has revealed that he has held a heart-to-heart chat with Jonjo Shelvey about the player’s short-term future at the club.
The 27-year-old has struggled with a thigh injury which required treatment from a specialist in Barcelona. Although he has declared himself fit to play, Benitez feels he is not ready for Premier League action yet.
During a meeting at the club’s training ground, Benitez has told Shelvey that he hasn’t done enough to make it into the squad for the trip to London Stadium.