Lazaar has made just two appearances since arriving at Newcastle United.
Newcastle United defender Achraf Lazaar has told the Chronicle he can play in different roles in different systems, despite not featuring much since his summer move to Tyneside.
Lazaar has made just two first-team appearances since his move from Palermo – totalling 96 minutes – but he believes he will get his opportunities in due course.
The 24-year-old told the Chronicle: “In my career, I have played everywhere. I have played on the left, either as a left-back or a wing-back or a winger.
“At Palermo, there were other left-backs but I will play anywhere I am asked, even striker! I could play high on the left in a 3-5-2 or as a normal left-back in a back four.
“If we play 4-4-2 I can also play well as a left midfielder. The left side of the pitch has my name on it!”
Versatility is always a useful attribute for a player, and it seems clear that Lazaar is determined to get some more game time under his belt in the near future.
It is hard to question his appetite for game time, and he is suggesting to his manager Rafa Benitez that he is prepared to play in different roles that may not necessarily favour him.
Paul Dummett has been hard to shift from the left-back role for much of this season. If Lazaar impresses in training and works hard behind the scenes then the chances are he will get more opportunities as the season goes on.
Benitez is no stranger to making changes to his side to ensure they are fresh throughout the season in what has a been a very busy campaign for the Magpies so far; and that looks set to be the case in the months to come.
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