Newcastle representation looking very thin on the ground in Russia, with now Henri Saivet overlooked by Senegal, as well as Demba Ba.

Is Mohamed Diame regretting the announcement he made in March 2017 and will a phone call from Aliou Cisse help him change his mind.

“You never know what can happen, the organisation was a disaster…”

Mohamed Diame “I hope with all the rest that I will get from now I will be fresh to give my best for Newcastle”

Mohamed Diame has been struggling on the pitch for Newcastle and has now accepted he isn’t good enough for Senegal.

No Cheick Tiote but Senegal name Mohamed Diame and Henri Saivet in African Cup of Nations squad.

Despite proving his fitness will the full 90 minutes against West Ham on Sunday, Papiss Cisse has been cast aside by his country.

Papiss Cisse has knocked back requests to play for Senegal, in order to be fully fit for Newcastle United next season.

The future of Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse could be decided by Saturday.

Mystery deepens with Papiss Cisse away in Equatorial Guinea on African Cup of Nations duty.