Why Matthias Jaissle changes everything for Newcastle

After the departures of Eddie Howe, Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, Newcastle United need a hero to stop their decline. Adam Clery looks at the appointment of Matthias Jaissle and his style of play to show how he can evolve the Magpies’ stagnant attack and leaky defence.

The Magpies are set to appoint a new captain but Matthias Jaissle is waiting to make his decision

The former Al-Ahli head coach, chosen by the club’s Saudi owners to replace Eddie Howe, admits ‘vacuum’ after sale of three key players Matthias Jaissle has been described as “fire” and a “rockstar”, but his formal “unveiling” as Newcastle’s manager revealed a rather more considered and conservative character than adve

Newcastle's new coach speaks about the "big challenge" he has taken on but why he is doing so with "optimism"

NEWCASTLE, England, Aug 11 : Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle is refusing to dwell on the departure of key players that has left his club in turmoil ahead of the Premier League season, insisting on Tuesday that he sees opportunity in the situation.Jaissle was recruited from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli after

The England international shot-stopper has been told he is free to leave St James' Park this summer