Newcastle United fans on social media were stunned after Belgian opted to name Matz Sels in their 28-man squad for the World Cup.
Belgian revealed their initial squad, via their official Twitter account, ahead of having to name their final squad of 23 players that will be heading to the World Cup in Russia this summer.
While Sels may yet not reach the World Cup with Belgian, as he could be axed by Roberto Martinez on June 4, Magpies were still stunned to see that the goalkeeper had a chance of going.
One fan tweeted questioning the fact that the 26-year-old, who had been so poor for the Magpies in the Championship in their opinion, was seen as the third best goalkeeper in Belgium.
While another supporter took to Twitter to ask if Sels had started playing as an outfield player, with another even revealing that they had forgotten about him.
The shot-stopper didn’t make any appearances for Rafa Benitez’s side in the recently concluded season, and spent the 2017/18 campaign on loan at RSC Anderlect.
While at the Belgian giants, Sels made 37 appearances, conceding 55 goals, while keeping nine clean sheets in the process.
Nothing But Newcastle have collected the best tweets about Sels being named in Belgian’s 28-man squad for the World Cup:
Has sels stared playing outfield recently???
— Dave C (@dave_heed93) May 21, 2018
Hope he plays in nets against england! We’ll be laughing! They must be desperate!
— Andy Stamp (@AndyStamp2) May 21, 2018
Should add to his value
— B (@BLOOD202) May 21, 2018
@thomaslugsden1 forgot the lad was alive
— Kieran Anderson (@Kierana2002) May 21, 2018
Matz Sels in the Belgian World Cup squad. Can't be the same one that looked a nervous wreck when he was our no.1 keeper last season surely? #NUFC
— Ryan Blythe (@ryanNUFCmad1986) May 21, 2018
No Nainggolan, and FOUR keepers. One of whom is Matz Sels! https://t.co/4FMXN3hcbF
— Ketch (@ketchell) May 21, 2018
