Rafa Benitez reveals why he had to take off Newcastle's Salomon Rondon

Salomon Rondon was forced off against Crystal Palace with an injury.

The on-loan striker was recalled to Newcastle United's starting XI at Selhurst Park yesterday.

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Salomon Rondon.

However, Rondon lasted just 45 minutes and was replaced by Joselu for the second half of the game, which ended 0-0.

Asked about Rondon, United manager Rafa Benitez said: "He was feeling a bit of tightness in his quad, so we needed to take him out."

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