diff --git a/fs/fscache/Kconfig b/fs/fscache/Kconfig
index 427efa73b9bdff..92c87d8e09130a 100644
--- a/fs/fscache/Kconfig
+++ b/fs/fscache/Kconfig
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ config FSCACHE
 config FSCACHE_STATS
 	bool "Gather statistical information on local caching"
 	depends on FSCACHE && PROC_FS
+	select NETFS_STATS
 	help
 	  This option causes statistical information to be gathered on local
 	  caching and exported through file: