Papiss Cisse will decide whether to continue in his role as Senegal captain after being forced to miss Newcastle's clash with Swansea on Saturday.
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The 27-year-old has been deemed unavailable by Magpies manager Alan Pardew after the Senegal Football Federation invoked FIFA's five-day rule following his failure to report for international duty because of a back injury.
The lanky striker has expressed his dismay and anger at the decision which could result in him relinquishing the captain's armband.
Cisse said: "I am deeply disappointed by the actions of my Federation which have punished me and my club.
"I love playing for my country and would only withdraw from a squad - for either a friendly or competitive game - for a genuine reason.
"I am fully supportive of the position my club has adopted in this matter and am sorry that the Federation seem to doubt my honesty and integrity.
"I will now consider if I wish to continue to captain my country."
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