Nobby Speaks Out : Club vs Country


By Matthew Jones
August 26 2003

Nobby Solano's decision to continue playing for Peru could have cost him his Newcastle career. Celtic are watching the player, but Nobby has confirmed that he will be playing for his country in their World Cup 2006 qualifying campaign, which begins next month. Nobby Solano's decision to continue playing for Peru could have cost him his Newcastle career. Celtic are watching the player, but Nobby has confirmed that he will be playing for his country in their World Cup 2006 qualifying campaign, which begins next month.

He was left out of the Newcastle squad on Saturday and wasn't even on the bench. He watched the game from the stands, despite insisting he was fit to play.

Solano said: "I told the manager I was fit and ready to face Manchester United after he asked me how I was feeling.

"I got the impression he was considering me for selection but I didn't make the squad. Of course it was disappointing, but that's his decision.

"I don't have any regrets about playing for Peru and it's an honour to represent my country.

"Now it's up to me to prove I can play for my club and country. I don't want to miss out on the Premiership."

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