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Atsu missed out on number 7 after wasting a penalty kick at Newcastle
The Ghanaian winger missed out on his favourite number 7 shirt after losing a penalty contest to teammate.
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Lazaar in an interview said''The reason I have this number is because my favourite numbers were 7, 3 or 17. I always believe I have the best chance wearing these squad numbers.
''When I signed for Newcastle, the number 3 shirt was taken by Paul Dummett. After, I looked at what was left and myself and Christian Atsu picked, but Atsu liked 7 too.
''The manager told us to have a penalty shoot-out to decide who got 7. I have had 7 all of my career and this was my chance to get it again.
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''I won the penalty competition then I had to say sorry to Atsu because he is my friend!
''I love him but I had to say it was my number!''
Atsu, 24 wears the number 7 shirt at the Black Stars
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