"It will be a really difficult decision for [Yoane] Wissa not to go to AFCON [Africa Cup of Nations] because you always want to represent your country but what I would say is, because of him not training or playing during the summer, he could've shown more responsibility in not playing as much as he did in those two games [for DR Congo] when he went away on international duty and hadn't played at all,"
"But it's really tough to say to someone they can't and won't represent their country when it means so much. And we know AFCON is huge and players want to play in that tournament."
Newcastle United beat Benfica 3-0 at St James' Park with goals from Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes (two). The squad is coping with several injuries that have affected player availability. Yoane Wissa has not yet appeared for Newcastle after moving from Brentford and has only recently returned to light training. Wissa played two summer internationals for DR Congo despite a lack of club training, prompting criticism about his responsibility. Nick Woltemade has delivered strong attacking performances, including in the Benfica match. AFCON selection poses a difficult decision given Wissa's fitness concerns.
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