If DeAndre Yedlin had any doubts about how invested Newcastle United is in his future, they were dispelled immediately after his first training session with the club. Manager Rafa Benitez took Yedlin aside and proceeded to spend 30 minutes with him discussing all manner of topics, from the system Benitez wants to play to Yedlin's place in it.
"I think it's very important to feel wanted at the club," said Yedlin during the recently concluded international break. "And I think just by [Benitez] doing that, making that simple 30-minute discussion with me, it kind of opens your eyes.