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Rafa Benitez Gives Update on the Future of Three Forgotten Newcastle United Players

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has provided updates on the futures of Achraf Lazaar, Rolando Aarons and Freddie Woodman, admitting the future is unclear for the trio.

Lazaar was named in Newcastle's 25-man Premier League squad for this season, but was not given a squad number at the club, meaning he is not eligible to feature in the Premier League. Aarons, on the other hand, was completely omitted from the squad.

Benitez was asked about how Aarons and Lazaar fit into his plans, and is quoted by The Newcastle Chronicle as saying: “If they are not in the squad they cannot train with us.