Adam Armstrong should look to leave Newcastle United on loan this summer.
Benitez has admitted to the Chronicle that Newcastle will find it very difficult to give young players a chance in the upcoming campaign.
The Spanish boss has hinted that experience will be crucial, as Newcastle look to reacclimatise to life back in the Premier League.
“I think every year it’s more difficult because of the money,” Benitez said.
“You can bring more players from abroad.
“Normally, if you bring players from abroad, they have to be better.
“So for the young lads, for the homegrown boys, it’s always more difficult to have an opportunity in the first team.”
If Benitez is not going to back his side’s youngsters, Armstrong should look to leave Newcastle on loan.
There was a feeling that the young forward could break into the Magpies’ first-team next season.
However, Benitez’s comments suggest that Armstrong will only be harming his development by sticking around at St. James’ Park and spending time on the bench.
Armstrong has proven he is capable of playing first-team football, after loan spells with Coventry and Barnsley in the last two campaigns.
And the youngster should head out on loan again, before returning to Newcastle an even better player next season.
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