This could be a special international break for Newcastle United teenager Mohamed Waddani.
While Newcastle United are left to dwell on their poor form during the international break, plenty of Toon players are now focusing on representing their countries.
Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes are two of 12 Newcastle United players on international duty, one of which is hoping to play for his country for the first time.
That is Mohamed Waddani, the 18-year-old winger from Libya.
Mohamed Waddani warms up before Newcastle United play in the UEFA Youth League.
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Mohamed Waddani aims to make senior Libya debut
For the first time in his career, Waddani has been called up to the Libya senior squad.
Having only just turned 18 on 6th November, the attacker could now get the chance to become a senior star for his country despite his tender age.
Libya are managed by former PSG and Birmingham City midfielder Aliou Cisse, who has included Waddani in his squad for friendlies against Mauritania and Sudan.
Should he impress, Waddani could earn a place in the Libya squad for the upcoming Arab Cup in Qatar. His nation will hope to be involved, with Cisse’s side set to face Palestine in a qualifier on 25th November.
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That would be a great opportunity for a player who has already represented Libya at Under-20s level.
Mohamed Waddani has featured in Newcastle United’s UEFA Youth League campaign
This has already been a season of firsts for Waddani, as he eyes up his first ever international cap.
The right-sided attacker has also played for Newcastle United Under-19s in the UEFA Youth League. He has featured in all four games so far, with his one start coming in the 2-0 defeat in Brussels to Union Saint-Gilloise.
Waddani has been on the losing side on all four occasions, with the Newcastle United academy stars yet to pick up a single point in the competition.