[ 2016-11-16 ]

Christian Atsu missed out on No.7 jersey at Newcastle
On-loan Newcastle winger Christian Atsu missed out
on his favourite No.7 shirt at the club after
losing a penalty shootout competition to Achraf
Lazaar.

The two players had requested to that number so
manager Rafa Benitez resolved the situation by
telling the players to take part in a penalty
shoot-out with the winner then handed the squad
number.

Lazaar said: ''The reason I have this number is
because my favourite numbers were 7, 3 or 17. I
always believe I have the best chance wearing
these squad numbers.

''When I signed for Newcastle, the number 3 shirt
was taken by Paul Dummett. After, I looked at what
was left and myself and Christian Atsu picked, but
Atsu liked 7 too.

''The manager told us to have a penalty shoot-out
to decide who got 7. I have had 7 all of my career
and this was my chance to get it again.

''I won the penalty competition then I had to say
sorry to Atsu because he is my friend!

''I love him but I had to say it was my number!''

Source - Soccernet

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