Christian Atsu fears for his Newcastle place after AFCON

Ghana winger Christian Atsu has been thinking about his position at Newcastle United whiles on international duty with the Black Stars.

Atsu is currently with the Ghana national team in the United Arab Emirates preparing for this year's Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The 25-year old who has already lamented on the timing of the Africa Cup of Nations fears his position at Newcastle United if he goes back.

“I think this goes to CAF (Confederation of African Football) because they need to realise that when a player is doing well and goes to AFCON in January, when they come back, there is someone playing in their position and if that person is playing good it is difficult to win it back," he told TV3.

“CAF needs to do something about the tournament in January. It needs to be moved to the end of the season.

"For me when the season ends, a lot more people can watch the AFCON because there is no football. There will be more scouts, more fans and that would mean bigger exposure for African football."

Atsu, on loan from Chelsea, has impressed heavily in recent times, becoming a key cog of Rafa Benitez squad.