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Rafael Benitez could be about to give hint over Jonjo Shelvey’s Newcastle United future

Newcastle player Jonjo Shelvey looks on from the substitute bench before the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle United...
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Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has not made a Premier League start in 2019.

Jonjo Shelvey of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on December 2, 2017 in London, England.

Rafael Benitez will give an indication over Jonjo Shelvey’s future at Newcastle United with his team selection at the weekend.

Shelvey was one of the stars of Newcastle’s season last term, but he has struggled for game time towards the back half of this campaign.

Shelvey has not started a single league game in the Premier League so far in 2019.

The 27-year-old is already facing question marks over his future at Newcastle, ahead of the summer transfer window.

But he may have a chance to end any speculation, if Benitez picks him at the weekend.

Newcastle could be short of options in midfield when they take on Crystal Palace, as isaac Hayden is nursing a hip problem.

Jonjo Shelvey of Newcastle United (08)  crosses the ball during the FA Cup Third Round match between Newcastle United and Blackburn Rovers at St. James Park on January 05, 2019 in...

And if Shelvey does come into the team then it may be a chance for him to save his Newcastle career.

However, if Benitez continues to leave Shelvey out, even with his options short, then it would appear that the former Liverpool man’s time at St. James’ Park could be coming to an end.

England's Jonjo Shelvey takes part in a team training session at St George's Park, Burton-upon-Trent, central England on September 2, 2015, ahead of their UEFA Euro 2016 Group E qualifying...