Matz Sels
Matz Sels issues defence of Newcastle United's Chancel Mbemba
Newcastle United goalkeeper Matz Sels keen to find out about his own future and also speaks about DR Congo international
Newcastle United goalkeeper Matz Sels (Image: PA)
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Matz Sels has queried why Chancel Mbemba has been left on the sidelines at Newcastle United this season.
The former Anderlecht defender has not played for the Magpies since January in the FA Cup clash at Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
However, with Florian Lejeune in fine form alongside skipper Jamaal Lascelles, even Ciaran Clark has been unable to get a game for United.
Speaking to SportFoot, Sels said: "For me, he's one of the best defenders at Newcastle United.
"Why does he play so little?
Chancel Mbemba (Image: Newcastle United)
"I don't know what's going on behind the scenes."
Sels has also spoken about his own personal future with the goalie due back at United's training base in July.
He went on: "I want to know if the club wants to keep me.
"But I have not closed the chapter on Newcastle.
"I remain very grateful to Rafa Benitez for hiring me.
"At the moment, I could make statements in all directions.
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"But I have to wait. I depend on Newcastle's project, to which I remain bound for several years.
"I have not had news in a few months, but I do not let it get in my head. As soon as the club has ensured their stay in the Premier League, they will contact me."
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