Benitez favourite one of three Newcastle stars who must be axed v Southampton
Javier Manquillo
The former Liverpool loanee did a decent job of stifling the attack against his former side, but he did little to support Christian Atsu in attack.
Newcastle’s plan relies on swift counter attacks, but the man who arrived from Atletico Madrid over the summer did not offer the outlet required.
In recent weeks Benitez has been forced to swap out who fills the void left by the injured Paul Dummett on the left side of defence, and of the three he has utilised, Manquillo looked the weakest.
Fans should be hoping the see Chancel Mbemba back after his impressive run of fun, while Jesus Gamez has also shown why the Magpies snapped him up last summer after a disappointing first campaign.
Click ‘3’ below to see the striker who has been fighting for his place in the starting XI – and losing