Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez says Salomon Rondon needs to get fully fit before they see his best.

Rondon, on loan from West Brom, has scored once for his new club in the cup against Nottingham Forest, and gets another chance in the league against Bournemouth on Saturday.

Benitez said: “I think that Rondon can do it, but it's been quite difficult for him this season. When he came, he was coming back from injury. So then it was difficult for him because he'd been out for three weeks, which is a long time, especially during pre-season.

"After, when he picked up the injury, we lost another five weeks. It will be quite difficult for any player to recover from that, but especially a big player who needs more time to improve their match fitness.

"I think it's a question of time that he will get better and better. I think he will play better, for sure. When? Hopefully against Bournemouth. We are talking about a big striker who is strong enough to hold the ball."